Cuttack, Nov 9: A major fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday in Rocky Tailor Gali, located in Dargha Bazar area of Cuttack. A nine-year-old boy sustained critical injuries in the incident, while seven others were rescued safely.

According to reports, the fire broke out at around 4 am when all the family members were asleep. A total of eight people, including men, women and children, were staying on two floors of the house.

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A woman working at the house noticed thick smoke billowing from inside while she was on the terrace. She immediately raised an alarm, following which local residents alerted the Fire Services.

Fire personnel rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. They successfully rescued all eight occupants trapped inside the house. However, a nine-year-old boy sustained critical injuries and was rushed to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for treatment.

Meanwhile, firefighters are continuing efforts to bring the blaze completely under control.

The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.