At least 12 shops were gutted in a devastating fire in Brahmanpara upazila of Cumilla. The incident took place on Friday night (November 13) in a market area of the upazila.
Extent of damage
According to eyewitnesses and local traders, the fire spread rapidly, destroying shops one after another. Fire service personnel arrived at the scene and brought the blaze under control after nearly two hours of effort. By then, all 12 shops had been completely burnt.The exact amount of damage is yet to be assessed. Local traders said preliminary estimates suggest losses amounting to several lakh taka. However, the accurate figure will be available after an official assessment.
Cause of the fire
The origin of the fire is yet to be confirmed. Preliminary suspicions point to an electrical short circuit as the possible cause. Authorities said the actual reason will be known after a thorough investigation.Following the incident, local administration and fire service personnel reached the spot and began rescue and investigation efforts. A list of affected traders is also being prepared.
