A fire that broke out in a slum area in Bamnartek, Diabari under Uttara in the capital was brought under control on Wednesdsy evening.
According to initial reports, the fire originated around 6:26 pm, and firefighting units reached the scene by 6:40 pm. The blaze prompted a swift response from the fire service.
A total of five firefighting units-two from Uttara Fire Station and three from Tongi Fire Station-worked to douse the flames. Their coordinated efforts brought the fire under control at approximately 7:13 pm.
No casualties have been reported so far.