Bhadrak: At least four rooms of a house gutted in Bhadrak district of Odisha on Wednesday. The fire mishap took place in the Narsinghpur village under Dhusuri Panchayat in the district following a suspected short circuit.
According to the reports, the fire broke out at the house of Manas Patra, reducing his four-room house to ashes. All household belongings, including furniture, clothes and other valuables, were turned to ashes in the blaze.
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As the locals saw the fire they called the fire services personnel. After receiving the call, the fire services personnel rushed to the spot and managed to douse the flames after a tough effort.
Police also reached the spot and conducted a preliminary investigation. The family members escaped safely, and no casualties were reported.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the fire was caused due to a short circuit. However, the exact cause will be confirmed after a detailed inquiry.