Dhaka, Dec. 1 -- Fires have broken out at five locations in Gazipur within five hours, causing extensive damage to property, according to the Fire Service.

Officials said the incidents occurred between 5am and 10am on Monday in Sreepur, Pubail Majukhan, Chandona Chowrasta of the city, Konabari's Ambag neighbourhood, and Dighirpar in Kaliakair municipality.

Gazipur Fire Service Deputy Director Mohammad Mamun said crews contained the fires at all five sites, with no casualties reported.

Witnesses and the Fire Service said the first fire started around 5am at a cotton warehouse in Pubail Majukhan. Flames later spread to two adjoining warehouses.

Four fire units reached the site and took an hour to bring the situation under control, but t...