PATUAKHALI, March 17, (V7N) – At least 12 business establishments were completely destroyed in a devastating fire at Kalishuri Bazar in Baufal upazila early Tuesday morning, causing an estimated loss of Tk 1 crore.  

Local sources said the blaze broke out around 4:00 am, with preliminary reports suggesting an electrical short-circuit as the possible cause, though authorities have yet to confirm.  

The fire quickly spread across multiple shops, including tea stalls, rice stores, crockery outlets, jewellery shops, cosmetics vendors, mobile phone shops, grocery stores, and photocopy businesses.  

Two firefighting units, led by Warehouse Inspector Sabbir Ahmed, rushed to the scene and battled the flames for nearly two hours before bringing the situation under control.  

Affected traders have urged authorities to conduct a swift damage assessment and provide financial assistance to help them recover from the losses.  

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