The fire service has not yet brought the fire under control at Gazi Tire Factory located in Rupsi, Rupganj, Narayanganj. 11 units of fire service worked to control the fire throughout the night.

A sudden fire broke out in the factory around 10:30 pm on Sunday (August 25). At this time, there were several incidents of intermittent explosions, which shook the surrounding area.

It is known that the fire service rushed to the spot after receiving information about the fire from the locals. 11 units joined each from Demra, Kanchpur, Adamji EPZ and Kanchan Fire Station. Many people are trapped inside the building. The factory area has become heavy with the cries of their families.

Many locals say that after the arrest of Golam Dastgir Gazi, the former minister and chairman of Gazi Group, there has been massive looting in the factory. Hundreds of people were trapped inside while looting even when the fire broke out.

Narayanganj Fire Service Deputy Assistant Director Fakhruddin said that 11 units of Demor, Kanchpur, Adamji EPZ and Kanchan Fire Station are working at the spot to control the fire at Gazi Tire Factory located in Rupsi.

Fire Service Headquarters Media Cell Officer Talha bin Jassim said that due to the inflammable materials of the infrastructure and tire production inside, the issue of bringing the fire under control and rescuing those trapped inside has become complicated. The fire service said that the cause and extent of damage will be known when the fire is completely under control.