A catastrophic fire at a motorcycle agency in Motihari, Bihar, marred the celebrations of Dussehra. The incident, which occurred at the Bajrang motorcycle agency in Talimpur Ward-7, resulted in a substantial loss of property and turned the festive atmosphere into one of sorrow for the employees and the owner. The financial impact of the fire on the motorcycle agency owner is estimated to be in the crores.
While initial findings suggest that a short circuit may have caused the fire, the precise cause is still under investigation. The fire brigade was promptly alerted to the fire. Firefighters, supported by the local police and community members, worked to contain the blaze.
The fire occurred on the day of Vijaya Dashami, a significant festival observed nationwide. The staff and owner of the agency were deeply affected by the incident. The fire consumed approximately 60 motorcycles and spare parts, and the estimated loss is around 4 crore rupees. The fire caused panic among nearby residents.
**Fire Finally Contained After Lengthy Efforts**
Preparations were made to cater to the expected increase in sales on Vijaya Dashami, as it is a day when people often purchase vehicles. A large number of vehicles were stocked up. The fire brigade was notified of the fire at night, but by the time they arrived, the fire had already spread extensively. The fire was so intense that it was visible from a distance. The firefighters finally managed to extinguish the fire after hours of dedicated work.
