A large fire that started in the central market of the Indian city of Odisah’s Keonjhar district on Monday left more than 200 stores damaged and their assets worth crores gone, according to the local media.
According to the authorities, “at least 200 shops were damaged in the blaze,” local media stated. Although the exact cause of the fire could not be quickly identified, the Police think a short circuit is its most probable cause.
Local media reported that “at least 200 shops” were reportedly destroyed in the fire, according to the officials. The Police believe that a brief circuit is the most likely explanation for the fire even though its precise cause could not be swiftly determined.
An official stated that “initial estimates suggest that property worth crores of rupees was damaged.”
The eastern Indian state of Odisha, formerly known as Orissa, neighbours the Bay of Bengal and is famed for its tribal cultures and numerous historical Hindu cultures.
The Bay of Bengal-adjacent Indian state of Odisha, formerly known as Orissa, is well-known for its indigenous cultures and a large number of ancient Hindu shrines.
Over the past 20 years, the State has made considerable success.
In comparison to the 7.1% pre-COVID annual growth rate, the GDP increased by 7.82% in 2022–2023. The manufacturing and service sectors have been the State’s main engines of economic development in recent years.