Baripada: A devastating fire swept through the main market in Baripada in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Two shops, an electrical store and a cloth store, were ravaged by the flames. The fire broke out late in the night when the shops were closed. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, but speculation suggests that a short circuit might have triggered the blaze. The fire raged fiercely, covering the entire area in a thick layer of smoke. Three fire brigade vehicles were pressed into service to combat the blaze, and firefighters have been battling for over two hours to douse the flames.
Fire breaks out in market of Baripada, 2 shops gutted
