A devastating fire broke out on Monday morning in three tin-shed colonies in the Palli Bidyut Dighirpar area of Kaliakair upazila, Gazipur, destroying around 75 houses. According to local residents and fire service officials, the blaze started around 8:30 a.m. in a room belonging to Shahnaz Begum at Mohiuddin’s colony, reportedly due to an electrical short circuit. The flames quickly spread to two nearby colonies owned by Bayezid Master. Despite efforts by locals to control the fire, it continued to spread until three units from the Kaliakair Fire Service arrived and brought it under control within an hour. Fortunately, no casualties were reported as most residents were away at work in nearby factories. Authorities are still assessing the extent of property damage, while initial investigations suggest the fire originated from an electrical malfunction.