A car caught fire due to a suspected short circuit near Wathoda Square in Nagpur on Thursday afternoon. The driver, Nikhil Mohod, who was behind the wheel of the moving vehicle, managed to jump out safely after noticing smoke emanating from the car.
Quick Response by Fire Department
According to the fire department, a fire call was received at 2:02 pm, following which firefighters from Wathoda fire station reached the spot within two minutes and brought the blaze under control. By then, the fire had already damaged the vehicle's seats, tyres, and wiring.
Three fire tenders were deployed under the supervision of station in-charge Chandrashekhar R Ranadive. The incident was later reported to Nandanvan police for further action.
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Proshun Chakraborty is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience in civic and urban affairs reporting. Currently Editor-Civic Affairs at The Times of India, Nagpur, he leads coverage on municipal governance, public infrastructure, traffic management, RTO affairs, and urban policy shifts. Proshun has built a trusted network across citizens, bureaucracy, and political landscape. He is highly respected for his depth in civic journalism and unwavering commitment to public interest reporting. His hobbies include reading, listening to music, and travelling.
