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A devastating fire broke out on St Martin's Island at midnight (15 January), destroying three resorts. No casualties have been reported so far. The blaze started at around 2:30am in the Galachipa area of the western beach, St Martin Union Chairman Mujibur Rahman told the media.
"Tourists and joint forces worked for two and a half hours to bring the fire under control at around 4:30am," he added.
"The fire started at Shayari Eco Resort, reportedly caused by a short circuit in a multi-plug in the reception room, and quickly spread to Beach Valley Eco Resort due to strong winds and then to Kingshuk Eco Resort," said Abdul Malek, a local resident and tourism entrepreneur.
Kingshuk Eco Resort owner Sarwar was seen in tears as his resort burned before his eyes. "Sarwar and his family were present and devastated to witness their dream establishment turn to ashes," Malek added.
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