# Parcel Truck Gutted by Fire Near Markona Bazar in Odisha 2026-08-07T07:22:53+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A container truck carrying parcels from Kolkata to Sambalpur was completely gutted by fire near Markona Bazar in Simulia, Balasore district, on Friday, OdishaTV reports. The truck began emitting thick smoke while travelling, before flames engulfed its cargo section and destroyed the entire consignment. Firefighters brought the blaze under control and stopped it from spreading to nearby vehicles and surrounding areas. The parcels were reduced to charred remains. Police are investigating the cause, with a mechanical fault, electrical short circuit or another technical malfunction among the possibilities being examined. No injuries or deaths were reported, as the driver and people nearby escaped. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Tags: Balasore, Odisha, road safety, truck fire Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/parcel-truck-gutted-by-fire-near-markona-bazar-in-odisha/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/parcel-truck-gutted-by-fire-near-markona-bazar-in-odisha/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.