A fire that broke out at Karail slum in Mohakhali area of the capital Sunday afternoon has been doused, officials said.
The fire started at 4:30 pm and spread soon, said Anwarul Islam, warehouse inspector of Fire Service and Civil Defense headquarters.
“Nine fire tending units were pressed into service and it took them an hour to contain the flames,” he said.
"The firemen doused the flames completely around 6:40pm," he added.
No casualties were reported. "The origin of the fire will be known after a probe," the officer said.