Chattogram, Nov 30 (UNB) – Huge nets and nylon were gutted in a fire that broke out at a fishing net warehouse at Chaktai in the port city on Friday afternoon.
Jasim Uddin, deputy assistant director of Chattogram Fire Service and Civil Defence, said the fire originated at the godown owned by Samiran Barua near Purabi Cinema Hall around 4:45pm.
The fire also spread to the movie house, 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 of three hours, he said.
Samiran Barua claimed that the fire burned down nets and nylon of over Tk 1 crore.
Meanwhile, two committees have been formed to look into the fire incident, said Jasim.