Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Oct 19: A two-wheeler was completely destroyed by fire late Friday night after petrol stored inside the scooter’s under seat storage leaked and ignited near a petrol pump in the Chitpady area of Udupi city.

The scooter owner had purchased petrol in a bottle from the petrol pump and stored it inside the vehicle’s under seat storage. When he attempted to kick-start the scooter, a spark from the engine ignited the leaking petrol, setting the two-wheeler on fire.

The scooter was entirely engulfed in flames, but quick action by the petrol pump staff and locals helped avert a major disaster. Using fire extinguishers available at the pump, they managed to douse the flames before they could spread. The fire occurred close to the petrol pump, where several vehicles, including buses, were parked, making the timely intervention crucial in preventing a more serious incident.

No injuries were reported, but the scooter was completely destroyed in the fire.