Fire at Hazaribagh Factory Now Contained

A fire that broke out in a tin-shed factory in the capital's Hazaribagh area in the small hours of today was brought under control. On receipt of information at 1:38am, two fire engines rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control with four hours of frantic efforts at 5:40am, according to the Fire Service and Civil Defence. The fire originated in the factory at 135/6, Tannery Goli, Hazaribagh, around 1:38am from an electric short circuit. The extent of damage caused by the fire is estimated at Tk 20 lakh. No casualties were reported in the fire.