Kandhamal, Feb 14: Properties worth lakhs of Rupees were engulfed by a fire caused due to short circuit in Panasapadi village under Baliguda NAC in Kandhamal district last night. 

According to the information, a short circuit resulted in the fire mishap. Fortunately nobody was present at home when the fire broke out. 

As per sources, short circuit occured in the kitchen. Dining table, gas stove, refrigerator and other furnitures and documents were reduced to ashes. 

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