A fire incident occurred at the office of the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) in Shahjadpur, Sirajganj. Local residents noticed smoke billowing from the office building early in the morning and immediately alerted the local fire department. Upon receiving the information, multiple units of the Fire Service and Civil Defense rushed to the scene and worked diligently to bring the flames under control.
Preliminary reports suggest that the office contained significant government documents, official files, and office furniture. There is a strong concern that a substantial portion of these records may have been destroyed or damaged in the blaze. While the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, initial speculation from locals points toward a potential electrical short circuit.
Following the incident, senior administrative officials visited the site to assess the situation. A formal inquiry process is underway to determine the extent of the damage and to evaluate the loss of official records. Authorities are currently conducting a thorough audit to identify which files were compromised during the fire.
Officials from the Shahjadpur Fire Service stated that their teams responded promptly to the emergency call, which prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent rooms or nearby structures. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries have been reported in connection with the incident, and the situation is now fully under control.
The incident has caused significant concern among local residents and administrative staff. Members of the community have called for a transparent investigation to determine the root cause of the fire and to ensure that safety protocols are strictly followed in government buildings moving forward. A detailed report on the total financial and administrative loss is expected to be released once the investigation concludes.
