Overview

• The fire erupted in the second-floor auditorium of a private engineering college in Bhubaneswar’s Jagamara area during a training session.
• Odisha’s Fire and Emergency Services department responded within minutes, evacuating approximately 60 to 65 students and staff from the multi-storey building.
• Ten ambulances transported those who suffered minor injuries to nearby hospitals for assessment and treatment.
• Officials confirmed the blaze was fully contained and no fatalities were reported.
• Officials say the fire’s origin remains unclear; investigators are working to identify its cause.