Bhubaneswar, May 30 -- A fire broke out in a gas cylinder at a closed Anganwadi centre in Hatibari, Sukinda, under the jurisdiction of Sukinda Police Station, causing panic among local residents late on Friday. The incident occurred at the gas tank located within the facility, which was unoccupied at the time.

According to reports, locals noticed smoke and flames emerging from the Anganwadi gas tank and immediately raised the alarm. Fearful that the blaze could escalate, the residents contacted the Sukinda Fire Department without delay. Fire personnel promptly reached the site and brought the fire under control, preventing what could have been a major accident at the facility.

Officials stated that while the incident was contained swift...