A major fire broke out at the District Social Welfare Officer's office in Chhatrapur, Ganjam district, resulting in the destruction of all official belongings, including vital documents, computers, and printers. The incident occurred on Saturday morning, with locals alerting the fire brigade after noticing flames emanating from the office.
Key Details of the Incident
- Cause of Fire: Suspected to be due to a short circuit in one of the computers.
- Damage: Nearly 10 computers, printers, and crucial documents were completely burnt.
- Response: Fire brigade personnel arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control after several hours.
- Investigation: The cause of the fire is still under scrutiny.