, Oct. 14 -- A fire broke out at a chemical godown and a garment factory at Shialbari of Mirpur area in the capital on Tuesday.

The fire started at a building housing a chemical godown and a garment factory around 11:40 am and spread soon, said Talha Bin Jashim, an official of the Fire Service and Civil Defense (Media cell).

On information, seven firefighting units rushed to the spot and are trying to bring the blaze under control.

Three more firefighting units left for the spot, he said.

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