Dhaka, March 12 -- A fire that broke out in Dhaka's Mohakhali Sattola Slum early Wednesday was brought under control after about two hours of relentless efforts.

Anwarul Islam, warehouse inspector of the Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) headquarters media cell, said the fire broke out in the slum around 3:40 am.

Initially, five firefighting units were sent to the scene, with three more joining later to contain the blaze, he added.

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Firefighters managed to bring the fire under control around 5:20 am.

The cause of the fire and the extent of damage could not be known yet.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of Bangladesh....