Police and fire personnel were determining the cause of the fire. Four firefighters rushed to the scene to put out the fire.
Large fuel pump fire breaks out near Raj Bhawan in #Bhubaneswar https://t.co/IWTS6YtksD
– TOI Bhubaneswar (@TOIBhubaneswar) 1602059301000
“We are trying to find out the cause of the accident,” said Satyajit Mohanty, DGP (fire services).
The busy road connecting Raj Bhawan to Gopabandhu Square was partially sealed off by the police for some time.
The explosion at the gas station was so intense that nearby houses felt a terrible tremor.
Prima facie, a CNG tank in the fuel pump exploded, leading to fire.
The gas pump is located just 200 meters from Raj Bhawan. The police have fortified the periphery of Raj Bhawan.
CM @Naveen_Odisha has announced free medical treatment for people injured in the fire accident at the gas station near R… https://t.co/AhZ9lfn5MM
– CMO Odisha (@CMO_Odisha) 1602063341000
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced free medical treatment for injured people and wished their speedy recovery.
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