Underground Market in No 1 Market Bhubaneswar Caught Fire on Deepavali

Bhubaneswar: Fire breaks out in Bhubaneswar no. 1 market on Deepavali night. The underground garment market in the unit 1 market has caught fire where two saree shops have completely burnt.

Two fire brigade teams rushed to the spot and after a six long hour effort the fire finally came to control. This unfortunate mishap occurred during 31 November, midnight.

It was the occasion of Diwali on 31 November. There were lights, festivities, celebration, fire crackers everywhere. It is a festival of good over evil, light over darkness. During this occasion about 11.30 at night the underground garment market in no 1 market, Bhubaneswar had caught fire. The fire started from no 23 shop and then spread to the rest of the shops.

Fire brigade reached at the spot but it was becoming very difficult for them to control fire as the whole market was connected with central air conditioner. It took about six hours to get the fire in control.

-OdishaAge