Dhaka, Nov. 5 -- At least 23 shops have been damaged by a fire at the Mohalchari market in Khagrachhari.

Local Fire Service Deputy Director Zaker Hossain said the blaze, which erupted around 12:30am on Tuesday night, was brought under control after five hours of effort.

However, there were no reports of casualties in the incident.

Officer Zaker said, "All the shops in the market were closed when the fire broke out. Furthermore, due to the heavy rain and lightning strikes, the electricity supply to the market was also shut off. It is assumed that the fire may have originated from lightning striking the makeshift stalls.

"As there is no Fire Service unit in Mohalchari, personnel from Khagrachhari district headquarters arrived and began ...