Fire in Ganesh Puja pandal in Sambalpur district of Odisha on Monday, shocked all the devotees present there and created panic. The fire broke out at a Ganesh pandal near Phatak in Sambalpur.
The fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. Fire service personnel promptly arrived at the scene and brought the fire under control. Many devotees were present at the pandal at the time. Fortunately, reports say that no one was injured in the fire in Ganesh Puja pandal in Sambalpur.
Preliminary information suggests the fire was triggered by a short circuit, likely due to a fault in the electrical wiring. Upon receiving news of the fire, a fire service team immediately rushed to the location. Fire service personnel acted swiftly to bring the blaze under control.
Many devotees were present inside and around the pandal when the incident occurred. Everyone was safely evacuated after the fire broke out. Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties or injuries.
A major tragedy was averted thanks to the prompt action taken by the fire service personnel. The puja committee and devotees have been urged to exercise caution regarding electrical decorations and wiring at the Ganesh Puja pandal.
