Shops gutted in Sunamganj

Fire gutted five shops at Ganiganj Bazar in Dakkhin Sunamganj upazila early Sunday. Locals said, the fire originated from a short circuit at a shop in the bazaar and soon engulfed the adjoining four shops. On information, fire fighters from Sunamganj fire service rushed to the spot and doused the fire after an hour of frantic efforts with the help of local people. Affected shops owners said the loss caused by the fire could go up to Tk 20 lakh.