Massive fire devours 10 boats at fishing jetty in Odisha's Paradip

As many as 10 fishing boats were engulfed in fierce flames as a devastating fire swept through the Nehru Bungalow fishing jetty in Paradip on Thursday.

Fire Engulfs Vessels 

As per reports, the blaze began on a solitary boat before the high winds of the area hastened its spread to the adjacent boats. The intensity of the fire posed significant challenges while trying to contain it.

Rapid Response from Fire Services 

Upon being informed, as many as eight fire-fighting units rushed to the spot and started operations immediately to tackle the blaze.

Concerns Over Further Risk 

As many more boats remain docked in the vicinity, there were escalating concerns over the fire's potential to spread further.

Ongoing Investigations 

Although the cause of the fire was not known immediately, police from five stations across Paradip have arrived on the scene to keep a close watch on the situation. They have launched a thorough investigation to determine what sparked the fire.

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Fortunately, no life has been reportedly lost in the fierce blaze.

"Fire tending vehicles have also been deployed to douse the fire. The fire has almost been controlled. Both water and foam were used to douse the fire. The fire is fully under control and there is nothing to worry," said Paradip ADM Niranjan Behera.

"However, the exact cause behind the fire is yet to be ascertained. It could only be ascertained following an investigation by the technical team tomorrow," he added.