, Nov. 14 -- Twelve shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at Sahebabad South Bazar in Brahmanpara upazila of Cumilla district early Saturday.

The fire broke out at around 4:10 am and quickly spread through the market, said Md Faruk Hossain, Officer-in-Charge of Brahmanpara Police Station.

On information, a firefighting unit from the Burichang Fire Service rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control after around three hours of efforts.

The fire gutted shops including businesses selling oil, gas cylinders, medicines and groceries, as well as a photography studio and other commercial establishments.

Brahmanpara Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Munni Islam said 10 to 12 shops were completely damaged in the fire.

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