A fire has broken out at a building in the Hatirpool Wet Market area just before Iftar, according to the Fire Service.

The fire, which began on the first floor of a six-storey building, was reported at 6:04pm, said Anowarul Islam of the Fire Service Central Media Cell.

A firefighting unit arrived at the scene nine minutes after it was reported.

Seven firefighting units are working to put out the fire, he said.

"Four people who fled to the roof of the building have been rescued," Anowarul said. "The fire started at a carpet warehouse on the first floor. As it has no windows, we are forced to break down walls."