Bhubaneswar, March 20 A fire broke out at a market complex in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Friday morning, officials said.
The blaze was first noticed by a trader, who detected smoke inside his shop in the market near CRP Square around 10 am, they said.
Firefighters broke open windows on the first floor and sprayed water to extinguish the flames. With thick smoke engulfing the building, the personnel entered the premises using oxygen support, the officials said.
Preliminary reports suggest that several shops, including those selling cosmetics, garments, and books, were damaged.
No injuries or fatalities have been reported so far, they said.
"The fire has been brought under control, although smoke persists. A damage assessment will be carried out," Fire Services Department Officer Manoranjan Rout told reporters.
A detailed investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the fire, he said.
In February, a market complex in the Lingipur area here was severely damaged in a massive fire.
