Odisha: Massive Fire Breaks Out at Cosmetic and Stationery Store in Balasore (Watch Video)

A massive fire broke out at a cosmetic and stationery store in the Balasore district of Odisha in the early hours of Wednesday, October 15. The blaze erupted in a 4-storey building housing shops at the Cinema Square area, according to the news agency IANS.

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According to the information, the fire erupted at around 3.30 am in the building. The fire department was informed at around 4 am after receiving the information. Firefighters, along with local police, reached the spot and worked to douse the blaze.

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Odisha: A massive fire broke out early morning at a cosmetic and stationery store in Balasore’s Cinema Square pic.twitter.com/MMQedQQqOJ

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The blaze was first reported in a cosmetic shop named 'Banaja Bangals' and later spread to other shops in the building. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit in the cosmetic shop, according to a Kalinga TV report.