Short Circuit Suspected Behind Midnight Blaze in Sankosai
Key Points:
- Two parked buses destroyed in Sankosai fire
- Firefighters controlled flames after intense effort
- No casualties reported in either incident
JAMSHEDPUR – Two parked buses were reduced to ashes after a suspected short circuit triggered a major fire in Sankosai under Jamshedpur late Sunday night.
A major fire erupted in Sankosai under Olidih police station limits. The incident occurred near Road Number One late Sunday night.
Meanwhile, flames quickly spread across two parked buses. Both vehicles were completely destroyed within minutes.
Local residents rushed outside after noticing heavy smoke. Panic briefly gripped the surrounding neighborhood.
However, witnesses suspected an electrical short circuit caused the blaze. Sparks reportedly emerged before flames intensified rapidly.
Fire department teams reached the location soon after alerts emerged. Firefighters controlled the flames after prolonged efforts.
Moreover, police personnel also arrived at the site immediately. Officials started examining the exact cause behind the incident.
Authorities confirmed no injuries or deaths in the fire. However, losses worth several lakh rupees were estimated.
On the other hand, another fire incident surfaced in Patna district on Sunday morning. A passenger coach of the Sasaram-Patna Fast Passenger train caught fire.
The blaze erupted in the fifth coach from the engine. The train stood at Platform Number Six in Sasaram station.
Meanwhile, railway officials suspected another short circuit behind the incident. Railway workers separated the affected coach immediately.
Passengers safely exited before the train departed from the station. Firefighters later controlled the flames without casualties.
Railway authorities started investigating the incident in Sasaram. Officials said timely action prevented larger damage.
