36 Houses Burned in Devastating Fire in Kutubdia
A devastating fire destroyed 36 houses in the island upazila of Kutubdia, causing extensive damage to homes, furniture and essential household belongings. Families affected by the fire have lost almost everything and are now living under the open sky.
The fire broke out late Thursday night (October 22) in Jele Para of Ali Akbar Dail Union in the upazila. After receiving the news, a team from Kutubdia Fire Service rushed to the scene and began extinguishing the flames. The fire was brought under control after nearly an hour of efforts.
Kutubdia Fire Service Station Officer Sohel Ahmed said firefighters began working to control the blaze immediately after receiving the report. The fire was brought under control after about an hour. He added that the cause of the fire and the exact extent of the damage would be determined later.
Meanwhile, relief items, including sarees and blankets, have been distributed among the affected families, said Fazle Rabbi, assistant commissioner (land) of Kutubdia Upazila. He said the upazila and district administrations would later take initiatives to provide corrugated iron sheets and financial assistance to the affected families.
The families are facing severe hardship after losing their homes and essential belongings. Many are struggling to find shelter and meet their daily needs. Local residents have called for urgent measures to rehabilitate the affected families, rebuild their homes and ensure food and other essential assistance.
