Massive fire breaks out at S Alam sugar mill

Seventy thousand tonnes of raw sugar was stored

A fire broke out at S Alam Refining Sugar Industries Limited at Isanagar in Karnaphuli upazila of Chattogram on Monday.
Shoaib Hossain Munshi, warehouse inspector of Karnaphuli Fire Service, said the fire broke out at the sugar mill, owned by S Alam group, around 4 pm and spread soon. On information, 10 firefighting units rushed to the spot and are trying to tame the blaze.
The ferocity of the blaze has posed significant challenges to the firefighters, as they struggle tirelessly to gain control over the raging flames. The precise cause of the fire remains unknown, leaving authorities to speculate on its origins.
Amidst the chaos and destruction, there have been no reports of casualties thus far. However, the extent of damage to property and infrastructure is yet to be assessed fully.
Local residents and bystanders have been urged to exercise caution and cooperate with emergency services personnel as they work diligently to bring the situation under control.