A fire broke out at the Bengal office of the Central Election Commission during the crucial vote counting process. The incident triggered immediate action, with officials swiftly informing the fire department.
All staff members were safely evacuated, and alert security personnel on duty managed to bring the blaze under control before the fire brigade arrived at the scene.
No casualties were reported yet and after a brief disruption, work at the office has now resumed. Authorities are assessing the cause of the fire.