Fire erupts at Gazipur factory; emergency services battling blaze

A fire broke out at the Matrix Styles Limited factory in the Digirchala area of Gazipur this morning, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The blaze reportedly began around 10:05 am, with flames and thick black smoke initially seen billowing from the sixth floor of the building.

Five units from the Bhogra Fire Service and Civil Defence Station are currently on the scene, battling to bring the fire under control. The operation is being led by Fire Service and Civil Defence official Hiron Mia. Workers and local residents attempted initial efforts to extinguish the flames before alerting the fire service.

Md Azizul Haque, duty officer at the Bhogra Fire Service, confirmed that personnel reached the location quickly and were engaged in controlling the fire. As of an 11:45 am update, the fire had not yet been brought under control. The cause of the incident and the full extent of the damage are still under investigation, and no injuries or casualties have been reported.

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Our personnel reached the spot quickly and are working to control the blaze. However, the fire had not been brought under control as of the latest update.