Two vehicles catch fire in Prayagraj, no casualties reported

A fire broke out in two vehicles in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, an official said, adding that at least seven fire tenders were at the spot to douse the blaze. The official further said that there had been no casualties and everyone was safe.

According to Fire Officer Vishal Yadav, a caller named Anurag Yadav apprised the control room about the fire, which was caused by the emission of extreme heat from the vehicles. The devotees, who come after travelling 400-500 kilometres parked their vehicles, which caught fire on their own, he added.

“Devotees are coming from far-flung areas and have parked their vehicles here. The fire broke out due to extreme heat. Fire engines have reached the spot and the fire has been controlled. The Ertiga car is completely burnt and the Venue car from Jharkhand is partially burnt. There are no casualties in the incident, everyone is safe. We have seven to eight tenders present at the spot. The incident happened around 7:00 AM,” Mr. Yadav told ANI.