At least 14 houses were burnt to ashes as a fire broke out at Khajurtola village under Barguna Sadar upazila yesterday.
At least seven people were injured while they were trying to put off the blaze.
The injured were admitted to Barguna Sadar Hospital.
Local people said the fire had originated from kitchen of one Habibur Rahman. Later, the fire engulfed the adjoining two houses.
Upon receiving information, fire fighters rushed the spot and extinguished the fire after frantic efforts.
Affected people said valuables worth about Tk40 lakh were gutted in the fire.
Victims of the fire have been living under open sky. The urged the district administration to take measures to rebuild the houses immediately.