A major fire broke out at the 2 No. Gate Shopping Complex in Chattogram on Saturday morning, starting from a shop on the ground floor and spreading rapidly.
The fire began around 9:30 AM, when the market was still closed. Upon receiving the alert, five units of the Fire Service rushed to the scene and worked to bring the blaze under control.
According to Chattogram Fire Service Deputy Director Jasim Uddin, the fire has been brought under control but full extinguishing efforts are ongoing. He said heavy smoke made firefighting difficult, and several firefighters reportedly became unwell during operations.
Preliminary findings suggest the fire may have originated from an electrical short circuit, though authorities confirmed that the exact cause will be determined after investigation.
Officials also stated that the three-storey market, which has around 500 shops, was closed at the time, preventing any casualties. The market was scheduled to open at 2:00 PM.
Following the incident, panicked traders gathered outside the market premises as fire crews continued cooling operations.
