A devastating fire caused by a gas cylinder explosion in Alfadanga upazila of Faridpur killed one person and injured three others early Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 4 a.m. at Vennatola Bazar in Pachuria Union, where the blaze began at Nur Mia’s grocery shop before spreading to nearby stores. Local residents attempted to control the fire when a gas cylinder exploded, severely injuring several people. The injured were taken to Boalmari Upazila Health Complex, where 38-year-old Babul Molya was declared dead.
Two fire service units arrived and brought the fire under control after two hours. According to Boalmari Fire Service Station Officer Royel Ahmed, the fire likely originated from an electrical short circuit before the cylinder explosion intensified it. Five shops, including grocery, tea, fertilizer, and repair stores, were completely destroyed, with estimated losses reaching around one crore taka.
Authorities confirmed that all goods inside the affected shops were burned to ashes, and the area suffered extensive property damage.
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