Fire Breaks Out at Balasore CDMO Office, No Casualties Reported

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The sudden outbreak of flames led to panic among employees, who rushed out of the premises for safety.
The fire department was alerted promptly, and officials arrived at the scene to contain the fire.
The CDMO confirmed that no damage or injuries were reported due to the incident.
Balasore, Jun 10: A fire incident occurred at the Balasore District Chief Medical Officer (CDMO) Office, reportedly due to a short circuit in the main switchboard. The sudden outbreak of flames led to panic among employees, who rushed out of the premises for safety.
According to initial reports, the fire originated from an electrical short circuit in the main switch of the CDMO office. As smoke spread across the area, employees working inside the office evacuated immediately, fearing further escalation.
The fire department was alerted promptly, and officials arrived at the scene to contain the fire before it could cause significant damage. Their swift action ensured that the flames were extinguished without any casualties or major losses.
The Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO) confirmed that no damage or injuries were reported due to the incident. However, the sudden fire caused temporary disruption in office operations.
Eyewitnesses described the moment of panic, as staff members hurriedly exited the building upon noticing the fire.
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