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Around a hundred factories in Fatullah BSCIC Industrial area have been closed following a fire caused by a gas line rupture.
The fire broke out in Shashangaon area on Pagla-Munshiganj road around 12 noon. Several shops were gutted in the fire in the Fatullah Bscic Industrial area on Sunday (12 May).
Shahid Alam, owner of a factory in the area, said his factory was closed following the fire incident.
"Hundreds of factories in Fatullah area were shut down as gas connections were suspended after the fire," he added.
Abdul Hye, station officer of Bscic fire station, said, "Construction work is underway on the road in front of Bscic. A fire broke out as a result of a gas pipe rupturing beneath the road during excavation. The intensity of the gas pressure caused the flames to rise approximately 30 feet high. Several tin shed shops along the road were damaged in the fire."
He said upon receiving information, six firefighting units rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control.
"Currently, the gas connection has been suspended throughout the entire area for pipe renovation work. Once the renovation is complete, the gas line will be restored," he added.
Fakhruddin, deputy director of Narayanganj Fire Service, said there were no casualties in the fire.
"We are investigating to find out the cause of the fire," he said.
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