Dhaka, Feb. 19 -- Emergency workers have taken control of a fire that broke out at a slum in Dhaka's Mirpur.

The incident was reported around 12:45 pm on Monday, according to the Fire Service.

Eight firefighting units were dispatched to the Jhilpar slum in Mirpur-12 to douse the fire, said Lima Khanam, a Fire Service control room officer.

The firemen, aided by army personnel, were able to tame the flames by 2 pm.

Authorities have yet to identify the source and extent of the damage caused by the fire.

No casualties have been reported in the incident.

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