Daijiworld Media Network - Bicholim

Bicholim, Oct 14: An Ola e-scooter service centre at Vithalapur in Sanquelim caught fire around 11 pm on Monday, causing an estimated loss of Rs 10 lac.

A firefighter from the Bicholim fire station said firefighting teams battled the blaze for nearly one-and-a-half hours before bringing it under control. Three scooters were completely destroyed, while four others were partially damaged. Several other items at the service centre were also damaged in the fire.

“Firefighters managed to protect the remaining portion of the showroom and scooters,” a firefighter said.

Service centre manager H S Khan lodged a complaint in connection with the incident. The cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained.

The firefighting operation was led by firefighter Vithal Gad under the guidance of station fire officer Shivaji Naik. Firefighters Gitesh Naik, Sandeep Gawas, Yogesh Mainkar and Samir Shetye assisted in bringing the blaze under control.