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DHAKA, June 22, 2025 (BSS) - A fire that broke out in a tin-shed factory in the capital's Hazaribagh area in the small hours of today was brought under control.

On receipt of information at 1:38am, two fire engines rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control with four hours of frantic efforts at 5:40am, duty officer Lima Khanom of Fire Service and Civil Defence told BSS.

The fire originated in the factory at 135/6, Tannery Goli, Hazaribagh, around 1:38am from an electric short circuit. 

The extent of damage caused by the fire is estimated at Tk 20lakh.

No casualties were reported in the fire.