A devastating fire broke out at Patul Bazaar in Naldanga upazila of Natore on Tuesday night, destroying at least six shops. The blaze started around 8:30 p.m. at a clothing store owned by Mohammad Fuad and quickly spread to nearby grocery, library, and cosmetics shops. Local traders tried to save their goods as panic spread through the market.

Firefighters from the Naldanga Fire Service arrived promptly and, with help from locals, brought the fire under control. However, six shops were completely burned down before the flames were extinguished. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Al Imran Khan visited the site, spoke with affected traders, and reviewed the situation.

Initial reports suggest the fire may have originated from an electrical short circuit in the clothing store. The affected traders estimated losses of around 1.5 million taka. Local authorities said an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the incident.