A massive fire at a carton factory inside the Karnaphuli Export Processing Zone (EPZ) was brought under control after a two-hour operation involving eight fire service units and a navy team on Saturday evening.
The blaze, which erupted around 6:30pm at Unity Accessories factory, spread rapidly due to the presence of flammable materials, including a large stock of paper.
Abdur Razzak, Deputy Assistant Director of Chittagong fire service, said that the fire was contained by 8pm. "The presence of highly combustible materials made it difficult to control the fire,” he said.
No immediate casualties or a damage estimate were reported.
Investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, he added.
