A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon in South Shrirampur village of Rajoir upazila, Madaripur, destroying nine houses and burning two cows. The blaze also consumed furniture, food items, and other household materials, causing extensive damage. The incident occurred around 4:15 p.m., according to local sources.

Initial reports suggest that the fire may have originated from an electrical short circuit or a gas cylinder. Residents attempted to control the flames, but the fire spread rapidly to nearby houses due to its intensity. Fire service personnel and local residents worked together to bring the blaze under control after about an hour.

Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the fire or the total amount of damage, but the losses are reported to be significant.