Fire at Khulna jute mill brought under control

A fire that broke out at a jute mill in Khulna’s Rupsa upazila on Wednesday afternoon, was brought under control at night.

Emergency workers and Navy personnel have contained the fire after a 6-hour operation.

Faruk Hossain Shikder, assistant director of Khulna Fire Service, said, "Four units from Rupsha and Tutpara fire stations rushed to the mill and battled the flames. Another 12 units from other nearby areas subsequently joined the efforts as the fire continued to spread. Members of the Navy were later called in to aid the emergency responders."

Khulna Fire Service Control Room Incharge Md Abdul Qadir said, "Many jute were burnt in the fire. However, it is not yet known how the fire originated."