Patuakhali, June 26 (V7N)- A rice mill in Kalapara, Patuakhali, has been destroyed in a fire. With the assistance of police and locals, two units from the fire service were able to bring the fire under control within half an hour.

The incident occurred at Sirajul Haque Munshi’s Tanvir Rice Mill in the Trawler Ghat area on the banks of the Andhar Manik River, around 9:30 PM on Tuesday, just after the conclusion of the weekly market in Kalapara. The fire spread rapidly, burning rice, turmeric powder, chili powder, and other items. Upon receiving the news, the two fire service unit's, along with Kalapara police and locals, were able to control the fire quickly, confirmed Md. Elias, the station officer of the Kalapara Fire Service.

The initial assumption by the affected parties and eyewitnesses is that the fire originated from an electrical short circuit. Although the fire caused damages estimated at 1 million Taka, no casualties have been reported.

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