Car catches fire in Gandhinagar; driver escapes unscathed
December 07, 2024
Gandhinagar: A sudden fire broke out in a car near Tapovan Circle in Gandhinagar last night. Upon receiving the distress call, the Gandhinagar Fire Brigade team swiftly arrived at the scene and extinguished the flames with water. The driver managed to escape unharmed by exiting the vehicle in time.
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The incident occurred near Sughad Farm, close to Tapovan Circle, when the car, driven by Amitbhai Rathod, suddenly began emitting smoke for unknown reasons. Realising the danger, Amitbhai quickly stopped the car and exited. Moments later, a spark ignited the vehicle, causing the fire to spread rapidly. The flames quickly engulfed the car, leading to panic among passing vehicles.
The fire brigade team worked quickly to bring the fire under control upon arrival. However, the car was completely destroyed in the blaze. Fire officials suspect that the fire was caused by a short circuit, which triggered the spark. DeshGujarat
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