On Monday (May 25) at 7:23 PM, the fire service received the news of the fire. Confirming the matter, Anwarul Islam Dolon, an officer of the media cell of the fire service headquarters, said that the news of the fire in Kalashi slum was received at 7:23 PM.

Upon receiving the news, two units first started working at the scene. Later, three more units were added. Currently, a total of five units are working to control the fire. He further said that the cause of the fire and the amount of damage have not been known initially. No information about any casualties has been received so far. ‎AKS/AR