Bhubaneswar, Oct 29: A minor fire broke out at Lok Seva Bhawan, the state secretariat in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday morning.

According to reports, the incident occurred in one of the office rooms and was quickly brought under control by fire personnel.

Initial reports suggest that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit, which led to smoke and minor flames in the affected area. Staff members immediately alerted authorities, and fire services responded swiftly to the scene.

The fire was quickly extinguished, and operations inside the building resumed shortly after.

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However, the incident has raised questions about the electrical infrastructure and fire safety protocols within the secretariat.

Officials have confirmed that a detailed inspection will be carried out to assess the electrical systems and ensure safety measures are in place to prevent future occurrences.