Brahmapur: A significant fire erupted in the early hours of Friday at a vending area close to Bijipur Pond in Brahmapur, Odisha, causing substantial damage to three fruit shops.

According to fire service officials, there were no reported injuries from the incident, which occurred during the early morning hours.

Firefighters quickly responded to the situation after being alerted, deploying at least three fire engines to combat the flames. Their efforts ultimately succeeded in controlling the fire and preventing it from spreading to other areas of the vending zone.

As of the latest updates, the total extent of damage has not yet been evaluated. While an electrical short circuit is believed to be the cause of the fire, the definitive reason has not yet been determined.