A devastating fire broke out in the Badapadiya Vegetable Market in Paradip late last night, gutting seven shops and causing significant damage to goods worth lakhs of rupees. The fire's intensity was so high that it immediately spread across the shops, covering the local area in thick smoke.
According to source, locals attempted to douse the fire but were unsuccessful. The Paradip Port Fire Department was promptly informed, and two teams were dispatched to the scene to control the blaze.
Goods worth lakhs of rupees were destroyed in the fire, leaving shop owners with significant losses.
The reason behind the fire remains unclear, and authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause.
Authorities will investigate the cause of the fire and assess the damage to provide necessary support to the affected shop owners.