Five Houses Burned to Ashes in Devastating Sitakunda Fire, Leaving Five Families Destitute.

Md. Omar Faruk, Special correspondent. A devastating fire in the Amirabad area of Sitakunda Municipality, Chattogram, completely destroyed five residential houses, leaving five families virtually destitute. The families lost almost everything in the blaze, with only the clothes they were wearing surviving. The affected families estimate that the total damage exceeds Tk 50 lakh. The fire reportedly broke out at around 9:00 pm on Tuesday (August 11) in the Amirabad area, west of the Dhaka–Chattogram Highway. According to local residents, the fire may have originated from an electrical short circuit. Within moments, the flames intensified and spread rapidly to several nearby houses, causing panic among residents. Upon receiving the, three units of the Sitakunda Fire Service rushed to the scene and began efforts to bring the fire under control. After nearly two hours of continuous efforts, the firefighters managed to contain the blaze. However, by then, all belongings inside the five houses had been completely destroyed. Local resident Shahidul Islam said that the fire spread rapidly shortly after it started around 9:00 pm. The residents did not have enough time to remove essential belongings from their homes. Apart from the clothes they were wearing, almost nothing remains for the affected families. Sitakunda Fire Service Station Leader Ahammed Hossain said that three units responded to the incident and worked to control the fire. After prolonged efforts, the blaze was brought under control. He said the exact cause of the fire could not be confirmed without an investigation, and the extent of the damage would also be determined after assessment. Five Families Lose Everything in One Night The devastating fire has left five families without homes, furniture, household goods and other essential belongings. Having lost their shelter overnight, the families are now facing an uncertain and difficult situation. Local residents have urged the administration, elected representatives, social organizations and financially capable individuals to come forward with immediate humanitarian assistance to support the fire-affected families.