DHAKA: At least 20 workers were injured as fire broke out at A & Z Limited of Ashulia, outskirts of the capital, on Wednesday afternoon.

Sources said the fire originated from dying section of the five-storey of the factory building in the noon.

Hearing fire alarm, workers tried to come out from the factory in a hurry that left 20 workers hurt.

On information, two fire fighting units from Dhaka Export Processing Zone (DEPZ) rushed to the spot and doused the blaze after one-hour efforts.

After the incident, the authorities concerned declared the factory closed.

The injured workers were rushed to various hospitals and clinics in Savar.

BDST: 2038 HRS, OCT 09, 2013
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