A fire broke out at an ink manufacturing factory in Demra, located in the capital, Dhaka, with firefighting operations continuing for several hours without full control at the time of reporting.
The incident occurred on Thursday at approximately 11:30 am. According to the Fire Service and Civil Defence, the alert regarding the blaze was received at 11:38 am. By around 12:45 pm, the fire had still not been brought under control, as firefighting efforts continued at the site.
The factory, situated in the Amulia Model Town area of Demra, is a tin-shed structure. Fire Service officials confirmed that the initial response team was deployed immediately after receiving the report. The Fire Service media cell inspector, Md Anwarul Islam, stated that two units from the Demra Fire Station were the first to begin operations at the scene.
As the situation developed, additional reinforcements were dispatched. Two more units from the Siddiqbazar Fire Station subsequently joined the initial teams, bringing the total number of active units at the site to four. According to Fire Service sources, two further units were also en route to assist in controlling the blaze.
Officials indicated that the presence of chemical materials inside the factory is suspected, which has added complexity to the firefighting operation. However, no further verified details regarding the nature or quantity of materials inside the facility were provided at the time of reporting.
Firefighters continued efforts to contain the flames and prevent further spread to surrounding structures. The operation remained ongoing, with multiple units working jointly at the location.
Incident Response Summary
| Time / Stage | Event Description | Fire Service Units Involved |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. 11:30 am | Fire breaks out at ink factory in Demra (Amulia Model Town) | Not yet deployed |
| 11:38 am | Fire Service receives report of incident | Demra Fire Station units alerted |
| Initial response | First firefighting teams arrive at the scene | 2 units (Demra Fire Station) |
| Subsequent response | Additional support units deployed | 2 units (Siddiqbazar Fire Station) |
| Ongoing | Fire not yet under control at time of reporting (around 12:45 pm) | Total 4 units active; 2 additional units en route |
The Fire Service and Civil Defence continued coordination efforts through multiple deployed units as operations progressed at the site. The situation remained active, with no confirmation provided at the time regarding full containment of the fire.