Sunil Lohan
Tension prevailed for some time after a major fire broke out at the Banaswadi Police Station on Monday evening, gutting at least 25 vehicles parked on the premises.
According to the police,the fire is suspected to have originated from the adjacent graveyard,where garbage containing dry leaves had been set ablaze.Due to strong winds,the flames reportedly spread to the police station’s parking lot.
Around 40 seized vehicles were parked within the premises.Officials said the presence of leaked oil and petrol in some of the vehicles caused the fire to spread rapidly,intensifying the blaze within minutes.
Passersby first noticed thick smoke billowing from the station premises and alerted the personnel inside.Police staff immediately rushed out and attempted to control the situation.
A water tanker was summoned initially to douse the flames before the Fire and Emergency Services were alerted.
Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly half an hour before bringing it under control.No casualties were reported in the incident.
The police have registered a case and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.
