RUPGANJ, NARAYANGANJ: A fire broke out at a Knitting & Dyeing factory in Boropa area of Rupganj Upazila of the district on Monday.

Witnesses said the fire originated from a machine of Antim Knitting and Dyeing Factory in the area around 11:45am.

The fire soon engulfed other machineries and clothes of the factory and created huge panic among the workers, the sources added.

Being informed, five fire fighting units from Demra and Kanchon fire services rushed to the spot and doused the fire after 45 minutes of frantic efforts.   

Confirming the matter, Demra Fire Service Station Officer Shimul Mohammad said no injury was reported in the fire as the workers came out from the factory immediately.

However, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Lokman Hossain and managing director of the factory Ali Akbar visited the spot.

BDST: 1510 HRS, MAR 23, 2015