Fire at Mongla EPZ factory doused after 24hrs
The fire that broke out at a factory in Mongla Export Processing Zone of Bagerhat yesterday afternoon has been doused after 24 hours of frantic efforts.
Around 3:30pm yesterday, the fire originated at VIP Luggage-1 factory of VIP Industries Bangladesh Private Limited.
"We have been able to douse the fire around 3:45pm today," said Mamun Mahmud, deputy director of Khulna Fire Service and Civil Defense.
Twelve units from various stations doused the fire, Mamun told our Bagerhat correspondent.
Earlier, the fire service authorities said that they faced water shortage during the operation.
EPZ authorities have formed a five-member investigation committee to determine the origin of the fire.
Meanwhile, Officer-in-charge of Mongla Police Station Md Monirul Islam said a general diary was filed yesterday claiming a loss of Tk 150 crore on behalf of the factory.
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