BARGUNA: At least 11 shops were gutted and six others partially burnt as a fire broke out at Charduani Bazar under Patharghata upazila yesterday morning, reports BSS. According to fire service sources, the fire originated from an electric short circuit at a shop and soon engulfed the adjacent shops. Being informed, fire fighters rushed to the spot and extinguished the blaze after two hours of frantic effort.
No actual financial losses were so far known although shop owners claimed that the loss may surpass Tk 50 lakh.