Berhampur: At least three persons including senior BJD leader Alekha Choudhury died in a massive fire mishap in wee hours here today.
The 69-year old Choudhury, who was also Berhampur Cooperative Society President, died after a fire broke out at his house in Panigrahy Sahi in Gosaninuagaon.
The other deceased have been identified as Sunil Behera (19) and Bhagaban Patra (84).
The mishap reportedly took place at around 2.15 AM.
Soon after the short circuit, the trio was rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital here, doctors declared them dead.