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Fire at Bihar Constable Exam Center Before Start, Major Mishap Averted
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 24 Jun 2026, 05:33 PM
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A fire broke out at a constable recruitment examination center in Purnea, Bihar, just before the exam was scheduled to begin. Sparks and smoke from a short circuit caused temporary panic.
A potential major incident was averted at a constable recruitment examination center in Purnea, Bihar, when a fire erupted shortly before the test was slated to commence.
The blaze originated due to a short circuit at the district school, which had been designated as an exam venue. Sparks and smoke emanating from the electrical board created a brief period of disarray among those present.
Authorities were alerted to the situation, and prompt action ensured that the fire was contained, preventing any significant damage or disruption to the examination process itself.
The blaze originated due to a short circuit at the district school, which had been designated as an exam venue. Sparks and smoke emanating from the electrical board created a brief period of disarray among those present.
Authorities were alerted to the situation, and prompt action ensured that the fire was contained, preventing any significant damage or disruption to the examination process itself.