The massive fire which broke out at a slum in Dewanhat Postar Par area of Double Mooring police station of Chattogram has been brought under control after an hour.
Farooq Sikder, assistant director of Fire Service, said the fire was brought under control around 9:15 pm.
The fire originated at a shanty of the slum around 8:10 pm.
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On information, three firefighting units rushed in and they along with locals worked for almost an hour to bring the fire under control.
The reason behind the fire and the extent of the damage are yet to be known, added the officer.