A major fire broke out at a British American Tobacco cigarette warehouse in the Nalam area of Ashulia, Savar, on Wednesday morning. The blaze began around 7:30 a.m., according to the report. Fire Service personnel deployed six units to the site and fully brought the fire under control by about 1 p.m.

Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Hafizur Rahman said four units from the Zirabo Fire Station initially began firefighting operations. Two additional units from the DEPZ Fire Station later joined them after the situation was assessed. The teams worked to prevent the fire from spreading beyond the warehouse.

The Fire Service said the presence of combustible materials in the warehouse made the operation take some time. The cause of the fire and the extent of damage were not immediately known. Authorities said an investigation would be conducted to determine the exact cause of the incident.