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Dinajpur fire burnt 30, gutted 50 houses

At least 30 people were burnt and 50 houses were gutted in a fire at Sarkerpara village of Khansama upazila in Dinajpur district on Saturday night.The fire originated from a mosquito coil at the house of Loloni Kundo of Sarkerpara village and spread the neighbouring houses.At this time, 30 people including women and children were burnt and 50 houses gutted. Of the burnt, 7 were admitted to local hospital.Upazila Nirbahi officer (UNO) Sajedur Rahman of Khansama and officer-in-charge (OC) of the police station visited the spot.