Dikhyaa Mohanty 
A major fire broke out at the site of Satkosia eco-retreat festival neat Baliput in Cuttack district where at least three cottages were damaged at the site at the early hours on February 28.
As per the news report, the visitors narrowly escaped the incident. The exact reason behind the fire is still uncertain but it is suspected that the fire was broke out due to an electric short circuit.
Sanjeeb Panda Transport commissioner with his wife Santosh Bala (Home department special secretary), was presented at one of the tents when the fire started and escaped the mishap by a whisker. He also tweeted and informed me that the fire started at 5 am and that he and his family are safe. He quoted – “By the grace of God, me and Santosh escaped without any injury as fire broke out in our tent at Satkosia Eco Retreat at about 5 am on 28.2.2021 due to electrical short circuit. Three tents were burnt and there was no injury to anyone.”
The report further stated that the fire services personnel and police rushed to the spot and doused the flame but three of the cottages were completely destroyed due to the fire. The Odisha tourism department confirmed that there was no injury or loss of life and an inquiry into the matter is being conducted.
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