A major fire broke out late Wednesday night at an ethanol manufacturing unit in Panamura under the Tarbha block, causing widespread destruction to the facility and sparking panic in nearby areas.
The blaze was first noticed by local residents, who immediately informed the authorities. Firefighting teams from the Tarbha Fire Department rushed to the site and launched operations to bring the flames under control and stop them from spreading further, reported OdishaTV.
As per the local news report, preliminary reports indicate that the fire erupted under unknown circumstances late at night and spread rapidly across the factory premises within a short time. The intense flames engulfed machinery, storage facilities and other infrastructure, leaving little chance to salvage equipment and resulting in significant damage.
Despite sustained efforts by fire personnel, the factory was extensively damaged. No official confirmation has yet been issued regarding the cause of the fire, and the total financial loss has not been determined.
Authorities are likely to carry out a thorough investigation to ascertain whether the incident was caused by a technical malfunction, an electrical short circuit or another factor. The incident has once again highlighted concerns about fire safety standards at industrial establishments in the region.
More information is expected as officials continue to evaluate the situation.
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