Fire breaks out at Chattogram EPZ factory

A fire broke out at Shaj Garments factory in Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) area under Patenga police station on Friday.

The fire started around 12:30pm and four units of the fire service were able to bring it under control around 2pm, confirmed Newton Das, deputy assistant director of the Chattogram Fire Service and Civil Defense Fire Service.

"Though the fire has been brought under control it has not been completely extinguished yet. Fire fighters are working on 'dumping'. The amount of damages and the reason behind the fire would be known after investigation" Newton Das told the media.

Saj Garments official Jahedul Islam said, "No workers were at the factory as Friday is a holiday. So, no one was hurt. However, the goods that were stored on the fourth, fifth and sixth floor of the factory were burned down."