Garage, 17 vehicles gutted, owner blames sacked mechanic for fire

Nagpur: A fire broke out at an automobile workshop in Bank Colony, Teka Naka, early Friday morning, gutting 17 two-wheelers kept at the garage for servicing, causing losses estimated at around Rs7 lakh. The workshop owner alleged that the fire was set by a sacked mechanic of the garage.The fire broke out at around 3.42am in the workshop on Nari Road. A fire tender from Sugat Nagar fire station reached the spot within minutes and firefighters brought the blaze under control by around 5.27am.Workshop owner Satish Yadav told reporters that he dismissed an employee around two months ago. Yadav alleged that the employee, who worked as a mechanic, had been removed from service over his alcohol addiction.Yadav alleged the employee set fire to the workshop. The flames rapidly spread through the premises, damaging vehicles kept for repairs and also affecting adjoining establishments.The fire brigade’s spot report recorded that 17 two-wheelers were damaged in the blaze. The fire also damaged a nearby clinic. The doctor said he received a call from Yadav around 3.30am informing him that his clinic had caught fire.The blaze also damaged portions of the building, including the roof and adjoining shops. The overall loss from the incident is estimated at around Rs10 lakh.Yadav said he had lodged a police complaint at Kapil Nagar police station. The alleged motive and exact cause of the fire are yet to be established. No casualties were reported.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in NagpurStay updated with the latest Nagpur news. Download the TOI App.