CNG auto rickshaw carrying devotees catches fire in Ayodhya

A CNG auto-rickshaw carrying devotees caught fire in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, raising alarm before being brought under control. Fortunately, all passengers reportedly escaped safely, and no casualties were reported in the incident.

According to preliminary inputs, the fire is suspected to have been triggered by a technical fault or possible short circuit in the vehicle’s system while it was in operation. The flames quickly engulfed the auto-rickshaw, prompting panic among passengers and bystanders.

Fire and emergency response teams rushed to the spot and managed to douse the blaze before it could spread further. Authorities confirmed that the situation was brought under control within a short time.

Officials are expected to conduct a detailed inspection of the vehicle to determine the exact cause of the fire and assess whether safety norms were followed properly.

The incident adds to a series of recent vehicle fire cases reported in different parts of the country, many of which have been linked to suspected electrical or fuel system failures.