500 shanties gutted in Mohakhali slum fire

At least 500 shanties were gutted as a slum in Mohakhali area in Bangladesh’s capital caught fire early Monday.

The fire started at Mohakhali Sattola slum around 3:40am, said Fire Service director general Brigadier General Sazzad Hossain.

On information, 18 firefighting units rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control around 6:35am, he said.

A four members committee was formed to investigate the incident.

Illegal gas or power connection is primarily suspected as reason behind the fire, the DG said.

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