Dhaka, April 5 -- The fire that broke out at the flower market in Dhaka's Shahbagh has been extinguished by five Fire Service units within an hour.

Fire Service spokesperson Talha Bin Jasim said the blaze was reported at 9:53pm on Saturday.

He said, "Fire units began their work at 10pm after receiving the report of the blaze at the tin-shed flower market. The fire was brought under control at 10:55am."

At least five people have sustained burn injuries in the fire, according to DMCH burn and plastic surgery unit physician Ashiqur Rahman.

Fire Service spokesperson Talha said, "A few gas cylinders were found in a shop in the market. But whether it originated from there will be ascertained after investigation."

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