Publish: 22:01, 21 Feb, 2025

Fire breaks out at sawmill in Khilgaon

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Fire breaks out at sawmill in Khilgaon
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A fire broke out at a sawmill near Talatala Market in Dhaka’s Khilgaon area on Friday evening.

According to the Fire Service, the blaze started around 7:30 pm, prompting the deployment of Nine firefighting units to the scene.

The cause of the fire, the extent of the damage and any possible casualties could not be confirmed immediately.

Firefighters are working to bring the flame under control.

Source: UNB

 

Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque

 

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