Bengaluru Electric Vehicle showroom catches fire while charging a scooter, 20-year-old employee killed

The victim, Priya, an accountant at MY EV store and a resident of Bengaluru's Ramachandrapura, tragically passed away in the fire accident.

Published on: Nov 20, 2024, 08:47:22 IST

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A devastating fire at an EV electric bike showroom on Bengaluru’s Dr. Rajkumar Road near Navarang Bar Junction claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman and left another person injured on Tuesday evening.

According to senior fire and emergency officials, the blaze is suspected to have been triggered by an EV scooter battery explosion during charging. The fire quickly engulfed the showroom, and 45 electric scooters are believed to have been gutted in the fire.

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According to reports, The victim, Priya, an accountant at MY EV store and a resident of Ramachandrapura, tragically passed away in the fire accident. Priya was set to celebrate her 21st birthday on 20 November.

The fire broke out at around 5:30 p.m. in the Rajarajeshwari Nagar police station limits. According to senior fire and emergency officials, the blaze is suspected to have been triggered by an EV scooter battery explosion during charging. The fire quickly engulfed the showroom, and 45 electric scooters are believed to have been gutted in the fire.

While other employees managed to escape, Priya was trapped in a cabin. Thick smoke filled the confined space, causing her to suffocate, and she sustained severe burns.

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Emergency services swung into action quickly, deploying five fire-fighter teams and an SDRF van to douse the flames. Nearby buildings and shops were evacuated as a safety measure, and traffic police diverted vehicles from the area to prevent further risks.

Bengaluru Police have registered a case, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the fire.

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