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Panic gripped residents of Paikarapur in Bhubaneswar under Nayapalli police limits late Saturday night following a fire breakout and sudden explosion in a residential house. The incident, initially feared to be a drone attack, was later confirmed to have been caused by an electric short circuit.

Eyewitnesses reported that a house in the area abruptly caught fire due to short circuit, ensuing a loud explosion. The unexpected blast led to widespread fear, prompting residents to remain indoors, uncertain of the cause. Subsequent investigations confirmed the blaze was triggered by an electrical short circuit, dispelling earlier fears...