Bhubaneswar, Feb 13: A fire incident at Nilapadma Apartment in the Jharpada area of Bhubaneswar on Thursday left four persons injured and triggered panic among residents. The blaze is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit in an air conditioner.
According to preliminary reports, thick smoke was seen billowing from Flat No. 203, where a couple resided. Alert neighbours noticed the smoke and immediately informed the Fire Services department. Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and launched an emergency operation, successfully dousing the flames before they could spread to other parts of the apartment building.
The couple living in the affected flat and a security guard were among those injured. In total, four persons sustained injuries in the mishap. All the injured were rescued and shifted to Capital Hospital for treatment, where their condition is reported to be stable.
As a precautionary step, other residents were evacuated during the firefighting operation to prevent casualties due to smoke inhalation. Divisional Fire Officer Satyajit Das said a detailed probe will examine the cause and fire safety compliance, stressing the need for robust safety systems in urban residential buildings.
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