Bhubaneswar, Nov. 9 -- Multiple fire incidents were reported in Rourkela of Odisha's Sundargarh district during Diwali celebrations on Sunday. The incidents reportedly resulted in panic among residents as flames engulfed shops at different locations in the city.

One of the incidents occurred at a utensil shop near Vedvyas Chowk. A fire suddenly broke out at the shop and quickly spread across the entire premises.

According to the reports, two LPG cylinders kept inside the shop exploded after the fire broke out. The loud sound of the explosions created panic in the surrounding area, with residents in the neighbourhood becoming apprehensive.

On receiving information, fire service personnel rushed to the spot and launched efforts to douse ...