Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, Oct 22: A parked car in Budhram Mohalla in Sonari, caught fire on Wednesday afternoon, creating a chaos near the Hanuman Temple.
Within minutes, the vehicle was engulfed in flames, sending nearby residents into a panic.
Eyewitnesses reported that as the fire spread, gas cylinders inside the car exploded one after another, intensifying the fear among locals, many of whom rushed out of their homes.
Immediate alerts were sent to the Sonari police station and the fire department.
A firefighting team, along with police personnel, reached the scene promptly.
Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control and prevented it from spreading to nearby structures.
Thankfully, no injuries or casualties were reported, though the car was completely destroyed.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire.
Preliminary reports suggest that a short circuit in the vehicle may have triggered the incident.
Residents expressed relief that the fire was contained in time, averting a potentially major disaster, and have voiced concerns over vehicle safety and the handling of gas cylinders.
The incident has become a topic of discussion in the area, highlighting the importance of fire safety precautions
