India, Aug. 18 -- Berhampur: A major mishap was averted following a fire outbreak in one of the departments of MKCG Medical College and Hospital (Berhampur) in Odisha's Ganjam district late on Sunday night. The incident took place on the ground flour of the Nidan Kendra building around 1.30 am.

As per reports, a short circuit in the main laboratory at the biochemistry division triggered the fire and quickly spread towards the main examination hall.

Fire personnel on getting information, immediately arrived at the spot. It took them over two hours to douse the flames and bring the fire under control. While the exact cause of the short circuit is not known yet, sources said lapse in temperature monitoring system in the biochemistry lalab...