At least 65 thatched houses were gutted in a fire which broke out at Jaladas Para(fishermen's area)in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram district early Wednesday.
Eight people sustained burn injuries while trying to extinguish the blaze, said Azadul Islam, in-charge of Banshkhali Fire Service Station.
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He said the fire broke out at a house around 4:10 am and engulfed the adjoining houses.
