Bhubaneswar, July 2 -- A fire scare was reported late on Wednesday night after smoke was seen emanating from inside a shopping mall near Ainthapali Chhak in Odisha's Sambalpur.

Upon receiving the information, personnel from Fire Services department rushed to the spot and brought the situation under control.

According to reports, smoke was seen coming from inside the shopping mall late at night. Locals noticed it and immediately alerted the fire services. Fire tenders reached the spot without delay and brought the situation under control.

The prompt response ensured that the situation remained under control before it could develop into a larger emergency.

Initial information suggests that the smoke was caused by a short circuit inside ...