GAZIPUR, July 7 -- Sixteen shop were gutted in a fire broke out at a kitchen market in Konabari area of Gazipur early Monday .

Station Officer of Konabari Fire Station Saiful Islam said the fire erupted at around 5:30 am at Konabari kitchen market and it spread rapidly, engulfing nearby shops.

"We suspect the fire originated from an electrical short circuit. The exact extent of the damage will be confirmed following a detailed investigation," he added.

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Upon receiving the news, four fire service units from Konabari and surrounding stations rushed to the scene and managed to bring the fire under control after two and a half hours of joint efforts.

No casualties were reported....