Over 20 cars and eight autorickshaws destroyed in fire at Thanisandra garage
A massive fire erupted at a car garage in Thanisandra, North Bengaluru, destroying over 20 cars, including luxury vehicles, and eight autorickshaws. The blaze also damaged a nearby UPVC window manufacturing unit before firefighters extinguished it after two hours. No casualties were reported, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the significant financial losses and potential safety risks associated with industrial fires, impacting businesses and individuals in the affected area. It also underscores the importance of fire safety regulations and rapid emergency response.
More than 20 cars, including several luxury vehicles, and eight autorickshaws were destroyed after a massive fire broke out at a car garage near Bharathiya City on Thanisandra Main Road in north Bengaluru on Monday.
According to officials, the fire broke out around 4 a.m. and spread rapidly, engulfing vehicles that had been brought in for minor repairs. Several luxury cars were among those damaged in the blaze.
The fire also spread to a neighbouring shed where around eight autorickshaws were parked, reducing them to charred shells. Flames reached a nearby UPVC window manufacturing unit, damaging customer window materials.
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