A massive fire broke out at Chaktai, Chittagong’s major wholesale market, destroying a sawmill, two warehouses, and seven businesses. The fire, which started around 6 AM on January 31, took three hours to extinguish due to the lack of a nearby water source. The total damage is estimated at 2.5 million Taka. Authorities suspect the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit. Thankfully, no casualties were reported, as the market was closed for the holiday.
A sawmill, two warehouses, and seven businesses were burned in a fire in Chaktai, one of the largest wholesale markets for consumer goods in the city of Chittagong. The fire took longer to put out in this major market of Chittagong due to the lack of a nearby water source.
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