In Pekua of Cox's Bazar, seven residential houses were burnt to ashes. However, there were no casualties.
The incident took place on Saturday (March 30) at 9 o'clock in the evening in Matbar neighborhood of Sadar Union of Pekua Upazila, Ward number 5. This was confirmed by UNO Mohammad Saiful Islam Joy of Pekua.
He said that the fire started from the kitchen of the residence of local Shahadat Hossain alias Munsi Shahadat.
Saiful Islam said, a unit of the fire service station of Pekua Upazila quickly reached the spot after receiving the information about the fire. After half an hour of efforts, the fire was brought under control. Seven residential houses of the locals were completely burnt to ashes in the fire.
According to UNO, emergency assistance has been provided by the administration to the victims after visiting the scene.
Bangladesh /FM