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Car Abandoned Near Anjanpira Underpass in Vaishali Catches Fire, Burns Completely
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 19 Aug 2026, 08:37 AM
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A deserted vehicle parked for about two hours near Anjanpira Chowk underpass in Vaishali ignited on Tuesday evening, resulting in the car being completely consumed by flames.
A car that had been left unattended for roughly two hours near the Anjanpira Chowk underpass in Vaishali's Nagar Thana area caught fire on Tuesday evening. Witnesses reported that the flames erupted suddenly and quickly engulfed the vehicle, reducing it to ash within minutes.
No injuries were reported as the incident occurred in a relatively isolated spot. Local residents called the fire brigade, which arrived promptly and managed to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the fire was extinguished. They are currently conducting inquiries to identify the owner of the abandoned vehicle and to determine the cause of the fire, which remains unknown at this stage.
The incident highlights concerns over abandoned vehicles and public safety in busy urban corridors. Authorities have urged citizens to report any suspicious or unattended vehicles to avoid similar hazards in the future.
No injuries were reported as the incident occurred in a relatively isolated spot. Local residents called the fire brigade, which arrived promptly and managed to contain the blaze, preventing it from spreading to nearby structures.
Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the fire was extinguished. They are currently conducting inquiries to identify the owner of the abandoned vehicle and to determine the cause of the fire, which remains unknown at this stage.
The incident highlights concerns over abandoned vehicles and public safety in busy urban corridors. Authorities have urged citizens to report any suspicious or unattended vehicles to avoid similar hazards in the future.