A massive fire broke out in the Syndicate Hall of the Utkal University here on Thursday, destroying many files and documents.
The fire broke out after a Syndicate meeting of the university was held in the hall.
The exact cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained.
Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot and were trying to control the blaze till last reports received.
Though properties worth lakhs of rupees were reported to have been destroyed, fortunately there was no loss of life.