A fire broke out at a cork sheet manufacturing factory and warehouse owned by Morshed Khondaker in Narayanganj’s Bandar upazila on Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred in the Lakshankhola area at Ayesha EPS Insulation Limited. Four units of the Bandar Fire Service worked for about an hour to bring the blaze under control. According to factory sources, stored goods in the warehouse were severely damaged, resulting in significant financial losses. Local witnesses and fire officials suspect that the fire originated from an electrical short circuit while workers were inside the facility. Station Officer Sanjay Khan of the Bandar Fire Service stated that there were no casualties in the incident. Authorities are still assessing the extent of the damage and investigating the exact cause of the fire. The incident highlights ongoing fire safety concerns in industrial zones of Narayanganj, a region known for its dense concentration of factories and warehouses.