A major fire broke out late Tuesday night at a banana warehouse located at Phandi Chhak near Sahadev Khunta police station in Balasore, resulting in extensive property damage.
According to initial reports, the blaze started suddenly inside the warehouse and spread rapidly, engulfing the stored banana stock within a short span of time. Thick smoke and flames were noticed by local residents, who immediately alerted authorities.
Upon receiving information, fire services personnel rushed to the spot and launched firefighting operations. After sustained efforts, the blaze was brought under control, preventing it from spreading to nearby establishments and residential areas.
Officials stated that no casualties have been reported in the incident. However, goods worth several lakhs of rupees were destroyed in the fire, causing significant financial loss to the warehouse owner.
The exact cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Authorities are expected to conduct a detailed investigation to ascertain the circumstances that led to the outbreak.
Local residents expressed concern over the intensity of the blaze and the scale of property damage. Further details are awaited as officials continue their assessment