MOSCOW, July 30 (Xinhua) -- A fire at a private house in Russia's Sochi killed at least eight people on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said.

The fire started early Monday morning and after the flames were put out, rescuers found eight bodies, including that of a child, inside the house in the Black Sea resort city.

Investigators are working to identify the bodies.

Two adults and a 16-year-old boy were taken to a local hospital due to the fire.

Investigators, forensic specialists and employees of the Emergencies Ministry are working on the scene.