A devastating fire broke out at a warehouse storing garment waste and scrap fabrics, locally known as ‘jhut’, in the Siddhirganj area of Narayanganj. The incident occurred at around 9:35 pm on Monday, 9 November, in the Jalkuri Jhutpatti locality under Ward 9 of Narayanganj City Corporation. Flames quickly engulfed the facility due to the highly combustible nature of the stored textile materials, prompting an emergency response from local authorities.
Local residents reported that the fire erupted shortly after a spell of rain had ceased in the area. Within minutes, the blaze spread rapidly across the stock of waste fabric stored inside the depot, raising immediate fears that the inferno might spread to neighbouring commercial establishments and residential properties. Thick plumes of smoke and towering flames visible from a distance triggered widespread panic throughout the densely populated neighbourhood, forcing several residents to flee their homes for safety.
Preliminary assessments suggest that an electrical short circuit caused by severe lightning strikes during the rainstorm may have ignited the fire. However, officials emphasised that the precise cause remains unconfirmed until formal investigative teams complete their inquiry. Upon receiving urgent reports from the scene, emergency control rooms dispatched firefighting crews to contain the outbreak. Transporting heavy equipment through narrow access roads posed initial challenges, but firefighters acted swiftly to encircle the blaze and prevent further spread.
Abdullah Al Arefin, Deputy Assistant Director of Narayanganj Fire Service and Civil Defence, confirmed that three firefighting units were deployed immediately to Jalkuri Jhutpatti upon receiving the emergency call. He stated that fire crews worked relentlessly to bring the blaze under control and suppress residual hotspots. He further confirmed that no casualties or injuries had been reported in connection with the incident, adding that a comprehensive assessment of financial losses and the exact cause of the fire will be announced once cooling operations are fully concluded.
