Khagrachhari, March 26 -- A devastating fire has once again destroyed at least 30 business establishments at Boalkhali Bazar in Dighinala upazila of Khagrachhari early Wednesday.

The fire broke out at Tripti Hotel around 1:45 am and spread soon to adjoining shops, said Md Jakaria, officer-in-charge of Dighinala Police Station.

Mohammad Zaker Hossain, deputy assistant director of Khagrachhari Fire Service, said five firefighting units from Khagrachhari, Longadu, and Dighinala rushed to the scene.

With the assistance of the army personnel from Dighinala Zone, police, and local residents, the fire was brought under control after an hour and a half around 3:30 am, he said..

Traders said clothing stores, hardware shops, grocery stores, res...