Gazipur Textile Mill Catches Fire

A fire that broke out in a textile mill in Gazipur early Tuesday could not be extinguished till morning.

The fire started around 12 am inside a cotton warehouse of Shamim Textile Mill at the Bhabanipur area in Sadar Upazila, said Md Belal Hossain, warehouse inspector of Sreepur Fire Service, reports UNB.

Five firefighting units from Sreepur, Joydebpur started a strenuous effort to bring the flames under control immediately after being informed, he said.

Until 10:40 am the flames could not be brought under completely, said the fire service official.

No injury or casualty was reported but the huge amount of cotton was gutted, said Inspector Belal.

The origin of the fire can be determined after an investigation, he said.