A massive fire broke out at the Standard Phoenix Oil Ltd. factory in the Bagherbazar area of Gazipur Sadar upazila on Wednesday afternoon. The blaze, which started around 1 p.m., rapidly intensified, prompting the deployment of seven fire service units from Joydebpur, Sreepur, and nearby stations. Despite continuous efforts, the fire remained uncontrolled as of 3:45 p.m. Eyewitnesses reported that factory security personnel initially tried to contain the flames before alerting the fire service. According to Gazipur Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Md. Mamun, the fire had spread to nearby areas, increasing the severity of the situation. No casualties or cause of the fire have been confirmed yet, and authorities are working to prevent further damage. The incident has raised concerns about industrial safety in the region, which has seen several factory fires in recent years.