22 shops damaged in fire at Bandarban’s Burmese market

At least 22 shops were gutted in a devastating fire that broke out at a Burmese market in Bandarban town this afternoon.

The fire originated from a shop in the tin-shed market at Madhyampara around 3:40pm and soon spread to the other shops, said Sakaria Haidar, station officer of Bandarban Fire Brigade and Civil Defence.

On information, three fire-fighting units rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control around 4:40pm.

The market consists of around 22 shops with different products for tourists and all the 22 shops were totally burnt to ashes, said Sakaria Haidar.

The reason behind the fire and the extent of losses could not be known yet.