The New Nation - Internet Edition

Internet Edition. February 9, 2008, Updated: Bangladesh Time 12:00 AM

Slum fire in Ctg

UNB, Chittagong

A devastating fire burned down some 278 dwelling houses at a slum behind Railway Hospital Clinic in city's Batalipahar area yesterday midnight.

Fire Brigade sources said the fire originated from a woven at a house in the slum at 12 midnight and soon engulfed the other dwelling houses.

On information, the fire fighting units alongwith eight vehicles rushed to the scene and doused the flame at about 3am.

The extent of damage was estimated by the Fire Brigade at Tk 25 lakh.

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