Fire engulfs parked car near Jaam Gate on Mhow-Mandleshwar road

Indore: A parked car was completely damaged after it caught fire near Jaam Gate viewpoint on Mhow-Mandleshwar road on Monday, police said.

Four occupants of the vehicle escaped unharmed after noticing flames emerging from the bonnet and jumping out of the vehicle.

The four were travelling from Maheshwar to Indore and stopped near Jaam Gate. Shankar Ninama, a tea vendor at the spot said, the occupants of the car were having tea when sparks suddenly emerged from the bonnet.

“People nearby raised the alarm and all four occupants quickly came out of the vehicle and crossed the road. Within minutes, the flames intensified and engulfed the entire car,“ Ninama said.

He said two other cars were parked nearby, but their owners moved them away before the fire spread.

Badgonda police said they received information about the incident but no formal complaint was lodged till Monday evening. “Details of the vehicle and its occupants are yet to be officially recorded. Further action will be taken after a complaint is received,“ said sub-inspector Anil Chakre.

The exact cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained. It is suspected that the fire might have originated from the engine compartment.