Gazipur, Nov 08 (V7N) — A massive fire broke out at a cotton godown in the Millgate Cooperative Society Market area of Tongi, Gazipur, on Saturday morning (November 8).

At least eight units of the Fire Service and Civil Defence rushed to the scene and are currently working to bring the blaze under control.

Thick black smoke quickly engulfed the area, prompting authorities to evacuate nearby garment workers from adjacent buildings. The sudden fire also sparked panic among local residents.

Fire officials said the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage could not be confirmed immediately. However, preliminary investigations suggest that the blaze may have originated from an electrical short circuit.

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