CHANDPUR, July 17 (UNB): At least 24 shops were gutted by a fire that broke out at a market in Faridganj upazila early Wednesday.
Fire service officials said the fire originated from an electric short circuit at a cloth shop named Babul Cloth Store at Kalir Bazar at around 2.30 am and it spread rapidly around engulfing 23 other adjacent shops.
On information, a firefighting unit from Chandpur town rushed to the spot and doused the blaze after one hour of frantic efforts.
At least 10 people received burn injuries while extinguishing the blaze.
Chandpur market fire burns down 24 shops
FE Team | Published: July 18, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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