200 Shanties Gutted in Uttara Slum Fire

At least 200 shanties were gutted in a  fire at a slum in the Ranavola area of Uttara sector-10, Dhaka on Wednesday.

Fire Service and Civil Defence control room sources said the fire originated at the slum known as "Mustafa Member Balurmath Basti" around 12:20 pm.

Five firefighting units rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control at 1:35 pm, said duty officer Lima Khanom. It was doused at around 2:45 pm.

The fire originated from a kitchen of a shanty and spread quickly. The extent of damage caused by the fire could not be ascertained immediately and no casualties have been reported, she added.