Fire at Bhashantek BRP slum under control

A fire that broke out at BRP slum in Dhaka's Bhashantek this morning was brought under control.

The blaze erupted around 11:00am, said Rafi Al Faruk, said duty officer at the Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters.

Five units from Kurmitola Fire Station brought the fire under control around 11:35am, he added.

Further details, including the cause of the fire and any casualties, are yet to be confirmed.

Earlier, a fire broke out at another slum in Gabtoli area around 3:00am, which was brought under control by eight fire engines around 4:30am.