Gazipur:A fire that erupted at two warehouses storing cotton and cartons in Kashimpur, Gazipur, was successfully brought under control after more than three and a half hours of extensive firefighting efforts.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the fire began at a cotton warehouse of DBL and a carton warehouse of Supreme Garments in the Pashchhim Shoilodubi area. This was confirmed by Kazi Nazmuzzaman, the assistant director of the Dhaka division of Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD), during a press briefing held at the site of the incident.
Nine fire engines were dispatched to combat the blaze following the Fire Service's receipt of the incident information at 1014 am. By approximately 150 pm, firefighters had managed to bring the fire completely under control.
Nazmuzzaman highlighted the diligent efforts of the firefighters in containing the blaze and preventing it from spreading to nearby garment factories. He noted that the cause of the fire, along with the extent of damage and loss of goods, would be assessed following a thorough investigation. An investigation team is set to be formed to examine the incident further.