An early morning fire at the Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited branch on Nawabpur Road in Dhaka’s Gulistan has been successfully extinguished, thanks to the rapid intervention of five firefighting units from a nearby station.
According to Anwarul Islam, warehouse inspector of the fire service, the fire ignited on the first floor of the three-storey building at approximately 12:50 am. The firefighters took swift action, managing to bring the blaze under control by around 1:55 am and completely extinguishing it by approximately 2:10 am, as reported by UNB.
While the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage remain unknown at this time, Anwarul Islam reassured that there were no reported casualties.
This incident highlights the importance of prompt and effective firefighting responses to ensure the safety of both property and lives. Stay tuned for further updates on the investigation into the bank fire in Gulistan, Dhaka.
