Around 17 shops were gutted in Shapla market of Bogra City. The goods of 17 shops were burnt and the damage was more than crores.
The fire incident occurred around 7:30 am on Sunday. On receiving the information, nine units of three fire stations in Bogra brought the fire under control after 2 hours.
Market traders said that most of the shops are clothes. There is also a printing shop. The fire was detected around 7:30 am. After receiving the information, the fire fighters came to the spot. They brought the fire under control. But by that time 17 shops including all the goods of 3 shops were burnt. Official Director of District Fire Service and Civil Defense Manjil Haque informed that the origin of the fire is still unknown. However, the fire started from the cloth shop.
The amount of damage will be reported subject to investigation.