Gazipur, July 23 (UNB) – A devastating fire which broke out at a garment factory in Taragas area of Sadar upazila gutted huge cotton and machinery and also 10/12 adjacent houses and shops on Sunday evening.

Fire service sources said the fire broke out at Marks Knitting Factory at about 7 pm and soon engulfed the factory and adjoining shops and houses.

The origin of the fire could not be known immediately.

Being informed, five fire fighting units from Gazipur and Tongi rushed in and doused the flame after five hours of hectic efforts.

The extent of loss from the fire could not be estimated immediately.