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NOAKHALI, Mar 25, 2026 (BSS) - At least 24 shops were completely destroyed after a devastating fire broke out on Tuesday night at Bhuiyar Hat Bazar in Subarnachar upazila of the district, causing significant financial loss.

According to local sources and fire service officials, the blaze broke out around 1:30 am at a shop located on the southern side in Charbata union.

Within minutes, the fire spread rapidly to adjacent establishments, fueled by closely packed structures and flammable materials.

Two units from the Subarnachar Fire Service Station rushed to the scene and brought the fire under control at 3:30 am.

Local sources said the fire may have originated from an electrical short circuit. A full investigation is underway to determine the exact cause.

Former Charbata Union Parishad member Alamgir Hossain said the fire destroyed a variety of businesses, including a pharmacy, grocery shops, a pesticide store, a CNG auto-rickshaw garage, and several warehouses. A local businessman said the total damage exceeds Taka one crore.

Subarnachar Fire Service Station Officer Rubel Mia said the final estimate of damages will be confirmed after a detailed investigation.