Kalshi slum fire under control

The fire at Kalshi slum in Mirpur has been brought under control by the fire service personnel.

Rima Khanam, duty officer of the fire service control room, said that the fire broke out in Taltola Khichuri Patti slum at Mirpur 11 around 1.30 pm on Monday.

He said several houses in the slum were burnt in the fire.

No casualties were reported in the blaze, said Rima Khanam adding the cause of the fire was not known yet.