Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], January 18 (ANI): A fire broke out at the District Education Officer's office in Raipur at around 9 pm on Saturday, a police officer said.

Raipur, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Tarkeshwar Patel said that fire broke out at the District Education Officer's office in Raipur at around 9 pm.

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"Several fire tenders rushed to the spot and, after considerable effort, managed to bring the fire under control".

"The fire has now been completely extinguished," ASP Patel added.

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Further details are awaited (ANI)

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