Rourkela: An electric scooter caught fire while charging in a residential building near Sundargarh Government College, leading to a blaze that destroyed four other vehicles and furniture. The incident occurred Sunday around 9:30pm when the owner of the scooter fell asleep while it was charging. Locals suspect that the fire may have been caused by overheating or a short circuit. The flames quickly spread, engulfing three other scooters, including one electric, and a motorcycle. The fire also caused damage to furniture in the building, which housed a beauty parlour and other tenants.
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Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities have been reported, but the incident caused widespread panic and significant property damage. The fire department is investigating the cause of the fire, with a short circuit during the charging process being considered a likely factor. This incident is part of a growing number of electric scooter fires, raising safety concerns among consumers. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the exact cause and assess the full extent of the damage.
