Fire breaks out in Barishal zarda godown, 6 firefighting units working
The fire broke out at around 4:30pm today (1 December), said Fire Service and Civil Defence sources
A fire broke out in a zarda godown at Kapuria Patti on Bazar Road in Barisal city.
The fire broke out at around 4:30pm today (1 December), said Fire Service and Civil Defence sources.
Six units of the Fire Service quickly reached the spot and started working to control the fire, said Barishal Fire Service Deputy Director Md Mizanur Rahman.
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However, due to the intensity of the fire and the densely populated area, the firefighters are struggling to deal with the situation, he added.
The reason behind the fire could not be confirmed immediately, however, Fire Service officials suspect an electrical short-circuit might have caused it.
"All measures have been taken to quickly control the fire. No casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. The cause of the fire and the exact amount of damage will be known after the investigation. The investigation committee will inform the details later," said Mizanur.
"The army is also at the scene along with law enforcement to maintain the situation and help control the fire," he added.
