30 shops gutted
Thirty shops were gutted at Mirerhat Bazar in Rajapur upazila Friday afternoon.
Fire Brigade sources said the fire originated from an electric short circuit at a shop and soon engulfed the adjoining business establishments.
On information, firefighters rushed in and doused the blaze after an hour of frantic efforts with the help of local people.
The victims estimated the loss caused by the fire at about Tk 3 crore.
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