Bhubaneswar Diwali Fires: Government Office, Traveller Vehicle Gutted, Power Wires Burn

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (UDN): Firecracker-related mishaps disrupted Diwali celebrations in Bhubaneswar, with three separate fire incidents reported across the city on Sunday night. A government office caught fire, a parked traveller vehicle was completely gutted, and electrical wires on a power pole were engulfed in flames.

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The incidents, suspected to have been triggered by sparks from firecrackers, raised concerns over public safety amid widespread celebrations across the state capital.

Government Sericulture Office Catches Fire

In one of the incidents, a fire broke out at a government sericulture office in the Sikharchandi area. Preliminary reports suggest that sparks from firecrackers may have landed on the premises and triggered the blaze.

Following an alert, two fire service teams from Chandrasekharpur Fire Station rushed to the location and launched firefighting operations.

After considerable efforts, firefighters managed to bring the flames under control. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident.

Electrical Wires Catch Fire in Bharatpur

Another fire-related incident was reported from Durga Madhab Nagar in Bharatpur, where sparks from firecrackers reportedly landed on electrical wires installed on a power pole.

The wires soon caught fire, with flames spreading along the electrical lines and triggering panic among nearby residents. The incident was also captured on camera.

Fire service personnel subsequently reached the spot and brought the situation under control.

Traveller Vehicle Reduced to Ashes

In a separate incident at BDA Colony in Chandrasekharpur, a parked traveller vehicle caught fire after sparks from firecrackers reportedly fell on it.

The flames spread rapidly, engulfing the vehicle within minutes and leaving it completely gutted.

The three incidents have once again highlighted the fire hazards associated with careless firecracker use, particularly in residential neighbourhoods and areas containing vehicles, electrical installations and public infrastructure.

Despite festive celebrations bringing people onto the streets, the series of mishaps served as a reminder that even a small firecracker spark can cause significant damage to property and pose risks to public safety.