Jute Godown, Houses Gutted in Gaibandha Fire

At least 4 houses and a jute warehouse were gutted in a fire at a market in Gaibandha's Gobindaganj upazila on Wednesday morning.

Arif Anwar, station officer of Gobindaganj Fire Service Station, said that the fire broke out in the jute godown owned by Ajhar Ali at Mahimaganj Market around 11 am and soon engulfed the adjacent houses, reports UNB.

On information, three fire-fighting units rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control after two hours of frantic effort.

The fire might have originated from an electric short-circuit, he added.

No injuries or casualties were reported, said the officer adding that the extent of damages is yet to be ascertained.