A fire broke out at the cargo village near Gate 8 of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

According to Fire Service media official Talha Bin Jasim, thick smoke could be seen billowing from the area soon after the blaze began.

Firefighting efforts are underway, with units from the Fire Service, Civil Aviation Authority, and Bangladesh Air Force working to bring the flames under control, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said. The Bangladesh Navy has also joined the operation.

A total of 20 Fire Service units are currently battling the fire, while 12 more are on their way to the scene.