A moving car caught fire near Nalco Square here on Tuesday evening, triggering panic among the passerby on the bustling road.
However, the driver and other occupants of the car managed to get out in time before flames engulfed the vehicle. Reports said the car was on the way towards Patia from Jaydev Vihar when the mishap took place.
After receiving information, Fire Brigade personnel rushed to the spot and tried to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire is not known. It is suspected that the electric short circuit could be the reason of the fire.
