Subarnapur: A potentially disastrous incident was averted in Subarnapur district when a truck carrying Indian Gas cylinders caught fire on the Reirakhol road near Jateshinga Harihar bridge in Subarnapur on Saturday night.
The fire broke out around 9 pm, prompting a swift response from the Birmaharajpur Fire Department. Three fire tender vehicles were rushed to the scene, and the fire was successfully extinguished, preventing a major catastrophe.
The truck, bearing registration number OD-31-E6866, was reportedly en route from Reirakhol to Birmaharajpur when the incident occurred. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined. The timely action by the fire department has prevented a major incident.
