Massive fire destroys medicine warehouse in Bhubaneswar

A massive fire broke out at a medicine warehouse near Symphony Mall in the Rudrapur area of Bhubaneswar. Pharmaceuticals valued at several lakhs of rupees were gutted in the inferno, reports said. Fortunately, there have been no reports of injuries in the fire mishap.

On being informed, firefighters immediately rushed to the spot and battled to contain the fire and bring the situation under control. The heavy smoke emanating from the warehouse due to the fire made it hard for the firefighters to douse the flames.

Initial reports indicate the fire has inflicted significant damage, reducing a large stock of medical supplies to ashes. The matter came to the fore after residents spotted thick plumes of smoke rising from the site and alerted the firefighters. The massive blaze attracted a considerable crowd causing traffic disruptions in the vicinity.

On the other hand, the cause of the fire remains undetermined. Authorities are investigating the incident, with further updates expected as the situation develops.