Fire Mishap / Minor dies after fire engulfs three-storey building in Kataka

Kataka, Nov 9: A minor boy died after a major fire broke out in a three-storey residential building in the Hatipokhari area of Kataka, a source said on Monday. His grandfather, who was also rescued from the building, remains under treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital.

The fire broke out at around 5am on Monday, the source added.

The boy and his grandfather were among two persons rescued from the building and shifted to SCB Trauma Hospital for medical treatment. The minor later succumbed, while his grandfather continues to receive treatment, the source added.

Fire service personnel from Kataka and Abhinav Bidanasi were deployed to the spot after the blaze was reported at the G+2 residential building.

The firefighting operation continued for a considerable period before the personnel managed to bring the fire under control.

The circumstances that led to the fire and the extent of property damage are yet to be ascertained.

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Fire breaks out at sericulture office
A major fire broke out at the sericulture office in the Sikharchandi area of Bhubaneswar, destroying stocks of silk at the premises.

The blaze reportedly spread rapidly across the premises, engulfing the stored silk stock. Two fire teams from the Chandrasekharpur Fire Station rushed to the spot soon after receiving information about the incident and launched firefighting operations.

Fire personnel managed to bring the blaze under control following a swift response.

Preliminary information suggests that the fire may have been triggered by firecrackers. However, the suspected cause has not yet been confirmed.