Bhubaneswar: A fire broke out at Bhubaneswar Unit 1 market, leaving two shops gutted early Saturday.
The affected establishments included a grocery shop and a store selling puja essentials. The cause of the fire is suspected to be an electrical short circuit, according to preliminary reports.
Locals noticed smoke coming from the shops in the early morning and alerted the authorities. Two fire service teams were rushed to the spot and launched efforts to contain the blaze.
Further details on the cause of the fire are awaited.