Seven shops gutted

At least two guest houses and seven shops were gutted in a devastating fire at Sagor Super Market in the district town yesterday. The fire originated from an electric short circuit at Arong Cloth Store at around 4:50am and soon engulfed the adjoining shops and houses, said locals. On information, firefighters rushed to the spot and doused the blaze after three hours of frantic efforts. The loss caused by the fire could go up to Tk one crore, said Sirajul Islam, deputy assistant director of Kurigram Fire Service and Civil Defence.