Fire in New Market: 8 firemen and 3 shop workers hospitalized

30 units of fire service and civil defense are working to control the fire that broke out on the third floor of New Super Market in New Market area of the capital.. A joint force of army, navy and air force has joined the rescue operation. Besides, BGB members have been deployed along with RAB and police.

Still, the fire that broke out early morning on Saturday has not yet been brought under control. 8 members of fire service and civil defense and one volunteer were injured and admitted to hospital.

Eight fire service members and three shop workers were injured. They fell ill due to heavy smoke coming out of fire. They were sent to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), said the officer-in-charge of the fire service headquarters, MD. Shah Jahan Shikder.

After getting the news of the fire, traders rushed to the spot. They are seen crying in front of the market. Some of the traders are risking their lives to get the intact goods out of their shops.

Shopkeepers say that due to COVID, there was no business in the last few years, but this year, they got the opportunity to make up for the loss during Eid. Business was also going well. But, everything ended in a fire.

Officer-in-Charge (OC-Media) of the Directorate of Fire Service and Civil Defense, Shahjahan Sikder confirmed about the incident and told the media, "The fire broke out at New Super Market at 5:40 am and the fire service unit reached the spot within 5:43 am and started controlling the fire. However, no casualties have been reported so far.”