A devastating fire broke out from a gas cylinder in a Bede village behind the election office in South Majupur village under ward no. 10 of Lakshmipur municipality. On Wednesday afternoon, the fire and cylinder explosion completely burned down 4 houses and 11 rooms of the Bede community, leaving 11 families homeless, while a woman named Ismat Ara sustained injuries after being hit by falling wood while extinguishing the fire.
Upon receiving the news, two units of Lakshmipur Fire Service promptly arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control. While the fire service estimated a loss of 10 to 12 lakh taka, the victims claimed their damages exceeded 40 lakh taka.
District Commissioner S M Mehedi Hasan, Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Cathowai Pru Marma, Superintendent of Police Abu Tareq, and other officials visited the scene. During the visit, the administration assured to prepare a list of the affected families for rehabilitation along with providing corrugated iron sheets and cash assistance.
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