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Automobile
Fire engulfs two electric vehicle showrooms in Sikar, damages estimated at ₹35 million
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 02:36 PM
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A massive blaze broke out early Saturday at two electric‑vehicle showrooms near Sikar's Circuit House, destroying around 40 vehicles and causing losses of up to ₹35 million.
Early on Saturday morning, a fierce fire erupted in two electric‑vehicle showrooms situated opposite the Circuit House in Sikar, Rajasthan. Firefighters arrived promptly and managed to contain the flames after several hours of intense effort.
Preliminary investigations point to the BS Automobile showroom as the likely ignition source. The blaze quickly spread to the adjoining Bhabhan Motors outlet and a nearby Hyundai auto‑parts shop, engulfing a total of about 40 vehicles.
Local authorities reported no casualties, but the material damage is substantial, with loss estimates reaching roughly ₹35 million. Police and fire officials have launched a joint inquiry to determine the exact cause and to assess any safety lapses.
The incident has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in electric‑vehicle retail spaces, prompting calls for stricter compliance checks across the state.
Preliminary investigations point to the BS Automobile showroom as the likely ignition source. The blaze quickly spread to the adjoining Bhabhan Motors outlet and a nearby Hyundai auto‑parts shop, engulfing a total of about 40 vehicles.
Local authorities reported no casualties, but the material damage is substantial, with loss estimates reaching roughly ₹35 million. Police and fire officials have launched a joint inquiry to determine the exact cause and to assess any safety lapses.
The incident has raised concerns about fire safety protocols in electric‑vehicle retail spaces, prompting calls for stricter compliance checks across the state.