A fire broke out at a cold storage facility in Sagarika, Chattogram, on Sunday afternoon, engulfing the warehouse in thick smoke and flames. The blaze erupted around midday and quickly spread throughout the storage facility.
Firefighters from nearby stations rushed to the scene immediately after receiving the alert. Due to the intensity of the fire, the number of deployed units was gradually increased.
Eight fire service units worked to bring the blaze under control.
After nearly one and a half hours of relentless effort, firefighters managed to control the fire at 1:22pm.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage. Rescue teams are also investigating whether any workers remain trapped inside the facility.
