A devastating fire broke out on Monday night in Santa village under Pailgaon Union of Jagannathpur upazila, Sunamganj, destroying five residential houses. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. at the home of Arju Mia. Preliminary estimates suggest losses exceeding 2.5 million taka, including cash, gold ornaments, and furniture. The affected families have been left homeless, with scenes of grief prevailing in the area.
According to local sources, the fire originated from the kitchen stove of Shahid Mia’s house and quickly spread through electrical wires to nearby homes. Houses belonging to Shahid Mia, Arju Mia, Ajid Mia, Ansar Mia, and Rupan Mia were completely burned down. A fire service unit from Jagannathpur rushed to the scene, but locals managed to bring the blaze under control before their arrival.
Jagannathpur Police Station Officer-in-Charge Shafiqul Islam said police responded immediately after receiving the report. Initial investigation indicates the fire started from a kitchen stove, and further inquiry into the incident is ongoing.
উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, জগন্নাথপুর (সুনামগঞ্জ) প্রকাশ : ২৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১০: ১৭আপডেট : ২৪ ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৬, ১০: ২৭ উপজেলা প্রতিনিধি, জগন্নাথপুর (সুনামগঞ্জ) সুনামগঞ্জের জগন্নাথপুর উপজেলার পাইলগাঁও ইউনিয়নে এক ভয়াবহ অগ্নিকাণ্ডের ঘটনায় পাঁচটি বসতবাড়ি পুড়ে
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