NARAYANGANJ, Aug 26, 2024 (BSS) - A devastating fire has broken out at the Gazi Auto Tyres Factory in Rupganj upazila here last night while firefighters rushed to the spot to blaze the under control.

"The fire broke out at the five-storey building behind the tyre factory 
around 9pm on Sunday and the firefighters rushed to the spot at 10.35pm 
...But the fire is yet to come under control," said Lima Khanam, control room in-charge of Fire Service and Civil Defence headquarters. 

A total of 11 fire fighting units from Demra, Kachpur, Adamjee EPZ and 
Kanchan fire stations rushed to the spot and tried to douse the blaze.

"Fire fighting activities and rescue operations are facing difficulties due to infrastructural problems and huge flammable materials amassed inside the factory," said Fire Service Headquarters Media Cell Official Talha Bin Jasim.

Police arrested former minister Gazi Golam Dastigir Gazi, also Chairman of Gazi group.