A fire during Diwali in Bhubaneswar damaged 25 garment shops, but no injuries were reported.

A fire during Diwali celebrations in Bhubaneswar's Unit-I Market Building damaged around 25 garment shops, with no injuries reported. The blaze, which originated in a saree store, spread rapidly and took five hours to extinguish, hindered by the building's closed access. The cause is under investigation, with preliminary suspicions pointing to firecrackers. Significant property loss occurred, highlighting the need for better emergency access in markets.

November 01, 2024
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