A late-night fire has destroyed four warehouses storing fabric scraps in Gazipur city. It took five Fire Service units three and a half hours to take control of the situation, said Mohammad Mamun, deputy assistant director of Gazipur Fire Service. The fire is believed to have started at the warehouse of scrap trader Kaiyum before spreading to adjacent facilities owned by Mizan and Abdul Aziz. “We prioritised stopping the flames from reaching nearby homes and warehouses,” Mamun said, adding that large quantities of fabrics and other flammable materials made the task challenging. The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage will be determined following an investigation, officials said.

Source: bd News24 August 17, 2025 06:21 UTC