Huge nets and nylon were gutted in a fire that broke out at a fishing net warehouse in Chittagong city’s Chaktai area on Friday afternoon.
Deputy Assistant Director of Chittagong Fire Service and Civil Defence Jasim Uddin told reporters that the fire had originated at the warehouse owned by Samiran Barua near the Purabi Cinema Hall around 4:45pm.
The fire also spread to the movie theater, burning down its furniture. However, no one was injured as it was closed during the incident.
On information, five firefighting units with 15 vehicles from different fire stations rushed in and doused the fire after frantic efforts for three hours, he added.
Samiran Barua claimed that the fire burned down nets and nylon worth over Tk1 crore.
Meanwhile, two committees have been formed to look into the fire incident, said Jasim.
