BARGUNA, June 29, 2024 (BSS) - Four shops were gutted in a fire in Ukil Patti area in Patharghata municipality of the district last night.

Station-in-Charge of Patharghta Fire Service Rafiqul Islam said primarily they suspect that the fire might have originated from an electric short circuit in Ukil Patti area in the municipality midnight last night. On information, firefighters rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control, he added.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rokunuzzaman said the damage was being estimated by them.