Fire Burns Down 12 Shops at Sahebabad Market in Cumilla's Brahmanpara
A fire has burned down 12 shops at Sahebabad Dakshin Bazar in Brahmanpara Upazila of Cumilla. The affected traders have been left destitute after losing their shops and business goods.
The fire broke out at around 4:10 am on Saturday (November 14) at Sahebabad Dakshin Bazar in Sahebabad Union of the upazila.
According to local sources, the burned shops included businesses selling oil and gas cylinders, a studio and various other types of establishments.
The fire started suddenly at dawn and spread to neighbouring shops within moments. One shop after another burned in the intensity of the flames. Goods, furniture and other business equipment inside the shops were reduced to ashes. Traders have been left distraught after losing their long-saved capital.
It is initially suspected that the fire originated from a short circuit. However, the actual cause of the fire has not yet been confirmed.
On receiving the news, two units of Burichang Fire Service quickly reached the scene and began work to control the fire. Two teams from Brahmanpara Police Station also went to the spot and assisted the fire service personnel. The fire was brought under control after a long effort.
Nazmul Hasan, the officer in charge at Burichang Fire Service, said two units were sent to the scene immediately after the fire was reported. They quickly began controlling the fire, and it was possible to bring it under control after a long effort.
Brahmanpara Police Station Officer-in-Charge Md Faruk Hossain said two police teams quickly reached the scene on receiving the news and assisted the fire service in controlling the fire. The fire is now under control.
Brahmanpara Upazila Nirbahi Officer Munni Islam said she went to the scene immediately on receiving the news and spoke with the affected shop owners. How the fire started is not yet known. She also said the upazila administration will provide necessary assistance to the affected traders.
