Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 20: A parked van was destroyed in a fire near Kana Katla in the Surathkal area on Tuesday morning around 11 am.
The van, which was parked near an anganwadi and other buildings, caused panic among locals. Immediate efforts were made by the residents to extinguish the fire, and the fire brigade was informed promptly. Despite their attempts, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. Precautions were taken to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby structures.
The vehicle, registered under the name of Shweta, was manufactured in 2015. It had been parked in the same location for three days. The cause of the fire remains unknown, raising questions among locals.
This incident follows a concerning pattern, as vehicles have recently caught fire in areas such as NITK, Adyar, and Kadri, leading to rising apprehensions among motorists.