Fire Mishap / Fire breaks out at CRP Square market complex in Bhubaneswar
·3 months ago·2 min read
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Thick smoke was seen billowing from the shop, triggering alarm among nearby vendors and customers. The fire quickly spread, creating chaos in the busy commercial hub. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.
Bhubaneswar, Mar 20: Panic gripped shoppers and traders at the CRP Square Market Complex in Bhubaneswar after a fire broke out in one of the shops on Friday.
According to reports, thick smoke was seen billowing from the shop, triggering alarm among nearby vendors and customers. The fire quickly spread, creating chaos in the busy commercial hub. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported from the incident.
While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, authorities suspect an electrical short circuit, but investigations are underway to determine the source.
Fire service personnel rushed to the spot immediately after receiving the alert and have been engaged in continuous efforts to bring the flames under control. Multiple fire tenders were deployed to prevent the blaze from spreading to adjacent shops.
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Local police cordoned off the area to ensure public safety and regulate traffic around the market complex. Traders expressed concern over the loss of property and goods, as several shops were affected by smoke and heat.
The incident has once again highlighted the need for stricter fire safety measures in crowded commercial complexes across Bhubaneswar. Officials assured that a detailed inquiry will be conducted, and preventive steps will be taken to avoid such mishaps in the future.
According to reports, thick smoke was seen billowing from the shop, triggering alarm among nearby vendors and customers. The fire quickly spread, creating chaos in the busy commercial hub. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported from the incident.
While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, authorities suspect an electrical short circuit, but investigations are underway to determine the source.
Fire service personnel rushed to the spot immediately after receiving the alert and have been engaged in continuous efforts to bring the flames under control. Multiple fire tenders were deployed to prevent the blaze from spreading to adjacent shops.
Also Read: Retired Doctor dies in car-truck collision in Kalahandi
Local police cordoned off the area to ensure public safety and regulate traffic around the market complex. Traders expressed concern over the loss of property and goods, as several shops were affected by smoke and heat.
The incident has once again highlighted the need for stricter fire safety measures in crowded commercial complexes across Bhubaneswar. Officials assured that a detailed inquiry will be conducted, and preventive steps will be taken to avoid such mishaps in the future.
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