Inferno in Udyog Vihar: E-Vehicle Warehouse Goes Up in Flames

A devastating fire destroyed goods worth over Rs 70 lakh in an e-vehicle warehouse at Udyog Vihar. No casualties were reported, but numerous e-scooters, e-rickshaws, and spare parts were consumed by the blaze. An electrical short circuit is suspected as the cause, with investigations ongoing.

An e-vehicle warehouse in Udyog Vihar Industrial Area was engulfed by a massive fire early Friday morning. According to officials, the blaze, which started around 1 am, caused extensive damage but miraculously spared human life.

Valuable goods valued at over Rs 70 lakh, including 100 e-scooters and 50 e-rickshaws, were reduced to ashes. Officials suspect an electrical short circuit as the trigger. The flames, initially tackled by two fire tenders, required additional support from other stations as they spread.

A nearby foam storage unit and a spare parts warehouse also suffered significant damage, adding to the overall losses in this industrial mishap. Officials continue to investigate the incident to confirm the blaze's exact cause.