The fire started around 7.45am at Anwara Garments factory, fire officials said.

“Some 11 fire tenders were pressed into service but it took them over two hours to contain the blaze around 10.30 am,” said Md Anisur Rahman, the deputy director of Chattogram Fire Service and Civil Defence. 

Fortunately, no casualties were reported. However, authorities are yet to ascertain the extent of damages.

“A probe has been ordered to find out the exact cause of the fire,” said the official.