DHAKA, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- A massive fire has ravaged dozens of resorts and restaurants in Sajek Vaelly, a popular tourist spot in Rangamati, one of three magnificent hill districts in southeastern Bangladesh.

Indrajit Chakma, a leader of the Sajek Resort Cottage Owners Association, told the press that the fire originated from the first floor of a resort at around 1:00 p.m. local time on Monday.

He said the fire has rapidly spread to some 30 nearby resorts and restaurants due to the dry weather conditions.

Shirin Akhter, a senior official at Rangamati's Baghaichhari Upazila, said firefighters and army personnel were trying to bring the blaze under control with the help of local people. No casualties have been reported.

It was not immediately clear whether the blaze in the remote terrain was an accident or arson.

Officials said there was a significant shortage of water at the spot, which caused delays in dousing the fire. Enditem

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