Fire Breaks Out at Jhut Warehouse in Siddhirganj, Three Fire Service Units at Work
A fire broke out at a warehouse of garment waste cloth and jhut in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj. Three units of the Fire Service are working to bring the blaze under control.
The incident occurred around 9:35 pm on Monday (November 9) at the Jalkuri Jhutpatti area in Ward 9 of Narayanganj City Corporation.
According to local sources, the fire started at a warehouse in the jhutpatti shortly after the rain stopped at night. Within moments, the flames spread to the huge stock of garment waste cloth stored in the warehouse.
At one stage, there were fears the flames could spread to surrounding areas. As the flames could be seen from a distance, panic spread among local residents.
It is initially suspected that the fire may have started from an electrical short circuit caused by lightning during the rain. However, no confirmed information has been received yet; the actual cause will be known after an investigation.
Abdullah Al Arefin, deputy assistant director of Narayanganj Fire Service and Civil Defence, said three fire service units were sent to the spot immediately after receiving news of the fire at Jalkuri Jhutpatti. The units are working to bring the fire under control.
He also said no casualties have been reported in the incident so far.
The extent of the damage and the actual cause of the fire will be known in detail after the fire is fully extinguished.
