According to officials, the incident took place in the densely populated Nakashipada area of the district. Three fire brigade vehicles brought the fire under control after a hard effort of about an hour.
The burnt body of a person was recovered from the godown, who is believed to be an employee there.
According to officials, drums filled with diesel and kerosene were kept in the godown.
He said the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained.
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