The fire caused extensive damage, with properties worth lakhs of rupees destroyed in the incident. The affected shops included a grocery store and a puja essentials store.
Fire broke out at Unit-1 market, 2 shops gutted: A massive fire broke out at Bhubaneswar Unit 1 market early on Saturday. Two shops inside the market reduced to ashes. No casualties has been reported yet.
According to reports, locals noticed smoke coming from the shops early on Saturday morning. They immediately alerted the authorities. Two fire service teams were rushed to the spot and launched efforts to bring the blaze under control. The fire caused extensive damage, properties worth lakhs of rupees destroyed in the incident. The affected shops included a grocery store and a puja essentials store.
The cause of the fire is suspected to be an electrical short circuit. The latest fire incident has again raised concerns in Unit-1 market. Further details are awaited.
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