Jharsuguda, July 20: A fire broke out at a State Bank of India (SBI) ATM in the Belpahar area of Odisha’s Jharsuguda district early Monday morning, with a short circuit suspected to be the cause of the incident.
The fire was reported at the ATM located near the railway crossing. Local authorities and fire service personnel responded promptly to the incident and brought the situation under control.
Preliminary reports indicate that the blaze may have been triggered by an electrical short circuit. No injuries have been reported, and the extent of damage to the ATM is being assessed.
Officials are investigating the exact cause of the fire, while necessary steps are being taken to restore normal operations.
The incident highlights the importance of regular maintenance and safety checks of electrical systems in public facilities to help prevent such occurrences.
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