Bhubaneswar: An electric scooter caught fire in a house near Sundargarh Government College in the district, sparking a major blaze that destroyed four other vehicles and furniture.
The incident occurred while the scooter was being charged, with flames quickly spreading to nearby vehicles and furniture.
Fortunately, no loss of lives has been reported in the mishap, but the incident caused panic in the area and caused significant damage to properties.
The exact reason behind the fire remains unclear. Short circuit is suspected to be the reason of fire during the charging process.
Further investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the fire and assess the total damage caused by the incident.
The incident is not an isolated case, as several recent electric scooter fires have raised serious safety concerns among buyers.
