A fire broke out at an unauthorized mini petrol pump in Gurudaspur upazila of Natore on Tuesday afternoon, destroying the pump along with three nearby shops and two residential houses. The incident occurred around 1 p.m. at Godown Mor in Nazirpur Bazar. Two fire service units from Gurudaspur and Natore brought the blaze under control after about two hours of effort. No major injuries or casualties were reported.

According to fire service and local sources, the fire started while workers were repairing the fuel tank of Messrs Nuru Enterprise, which had been operating without fire service approval for several years in a densely populated area. The flames quickly spread to adjacent shops and homes, causing extensive damage estimated at around 3 million taka. The pump owner, Nurul Islam, and his son were not found at the scene.

Local residents and victims demanded justice and compensation, blaming the unapproved petrol pump for their losses. Fire officials said the exact cause and total damage would be confirmed after investigation.