Jharsuguda: A fire broke out at Jharsuguda railway station in Odisha on Tuesday, triggering panic among passengers and staff.
No one was reported to have been hurt due to the blaze as thick smoke engulfed the railway station.
As per preliminary information, the fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit in an air-conditioning unit installed at the station premises.
On being informed, fire service person
nel rushed to the spot and launched an operation to extinguish the blaze and bring the situation fully under control.
Sources said railway authorities acted swiftly to prevent the fire from spreading further. As a precautionary measure, all passengers were evacuated from the platforms to ensure their safety. No casualties have been reported so far.
Personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), and Jharsuguda police are stationed at the site and are closely monitoring the situation.
The fire reportedly caused extensive damage to key infrastructure, including the Station Master’s chamber, ticket counters, and parts of the railway line.
Officials said train services at Jharsuguda will remain affected till the situation is fully brought under control and power supply is restored.