Odisha: Fire breaks out at women’s hostel

A fire broke out at a womens hostel in Odishas Cuttack city on Wednesday, police said. There was no report of any loss of life, they said. The blaze, which is now under control, is suspected to have originated from a cooking gas cylinder, he said.

A fire broke out at a women’s hostel in Odisha's Cuttack city on Wednesday, police said. There was no report of any loss of life, they said. Around 30 inmates of the hostel located in Chandi Chhak area have been rescued, a police officer said. The blaze, which is now under control, is suspected to have originated from a cooking gas cylinder, he said.