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  A massive fire erupted late on Diwali night in Bhubaneswar’s bustling Unit-I Market Building, reducing nearly 25 garment shops to ashes. The blaze, which reportedly originated in a saree shop, rapidly spread through the market, fueled by combustible textiles and dry conditions. The fire broke out around 11:30 PM, catching shop owners and bystanders by surprise. The market was alive with festive shoppers hours before, as people thronged to pick up last-minute items for the festival. As Diwali firecrackers continued to light up the night, thick plumes of smoke from the market soon alarmed local residents. Within minutes, five fire tenders were dispatched to the scene. Firefighters battled the flames for five grueling hours, finally bringing the blaze under control around 4:30 AM. While no casualties were reported, early estimates reveal substantial financial losses for the shop owners, many of whom had stocked up for the Diwali and wedding season. “The fire spread rapidly through the s