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Automobile
Artega car catches fire on NH-44 near Chema Dhana, Devari, Sagar district
✍️ Amar Ujala · Sagar
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 11:17 AM
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A Artega vehicle parked on National Highway‑44 near Chema Dhana in Devari, Sagar district, burst into flames, leaving the car completely burnt.
A white Artega car that was stopped on the shoulder of National Highway‑44 near Chema Dhana in Devari, Sagar district, suddenly erupted in a fierce blaze on Tuesday. The vehicle's owner stepped away briefly to fetch a mechanic and, on returning, found the car engulfed in flames and reduced to a charred shell.
Local witnesses reported hearing a loud crack before the fire spread rapidly, but no injuries were reported as the area is a sparsely populated stretch of the highway.
Firefighters from the Sagar district fire department arrived within minutes and managed to control the blaze, confirming that the car was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities examining the vehicle's fuel system and possible electrical faults.
Police have recorded statements from nearby commuters and are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The incident highlights the need for regular vehicle maintenance, especially for high‑performance cars that may be more prone to mechanical failures.
Local witnesses reported hearing a loud crack before the fire spread rapidly, but no injuries were reported as the area is a sparsely populated stretch of the highway.
Firefighters from the Sagar district fire department arrived within minutes and managed to control the blaze, confirming that the car was completely destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with authorities examining the vehicle's fuel system and possible electrical faults.
Police have recorded statements from nearby commuters and are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The incident highlights the need for regular vehicle maintenance, especially for high‑performance cars that may be more prone to mechanical failures.