Fire breaks out at Madani super market in Savar, four fire service units respond
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A fire broke out at Madani Super Market near Hemayetpur Bus Stand in Savar. Four Fire Service units are working to bring the blaze under control.
The fire broke out at the market in Tetuljhora Union of Savar at around 6:00 pm on Wednesday. No casualties were immediately reported.
Local residents said they spotted the fire at Madani Super Market on Wednesday evening. Fears that the fire could spread rapidly sparked panic in the surrounding areas.
Md. Tushar Ali, a firefighter at the Tannery Fire Service, said they received information about a fire at a market near Hemayetpur Bus Stand at around 6:00 pm. After receiving the information, they quickly arrived at the scene and began working to bring the fire under control.
Currently, a total of four units are trying to extinguish the blaze, including two units from the Tannery Fire Service and two from the Savar Fire Service.
The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage are not yet known. The Fire Service said further details would be provided after the fire is completely brought under control and an investigation is conducted.
