Indore EV Showroom Fire: Residents and Police Rescue Families from Smoke-Filled Building
Indore: Fire at EV showroom; residents, police rescue trapped families

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A fire erupted at the Kinetic electric vehicle showroom in Indore's Scheme Number 136 area, leading to a dramatic rescue of trapped residents by neighbors and police. Fortunately, no casualties were reported despite significant property damage estimated at ₹50 lakhs.
- 01The fire broke out around 7:30 AM, quickly filling the building with smoke and trapping families.
- 02Residents and police used ladders and ropes to rescue approximately 15 to 20 people from the building.
- 03Constable Narendra Mandelia played a crucial role in rescuing a family from a fourth-floor balcony.
- 04The fire department contained the flames within 15 minutes, preventing further damage to upper floors.
- 05The estimated loss from the incident is around ₹50 lakhs, with the cause still under investigation.
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A significant fire broke out early morning at the Kinetic electric vehicle showroom located on the ground floor of a residential building in Indore's Scheme Number 136 area. The fire, which started around 7:30 AM, quickly filled the building with thick smoke, causing panic among residents. Thanks to the swift actions of neighbors and police, who utilized wooden ladders and ropes, many trapped residents were rescued from balconies and the terrace. Constable Narendra Mandelia notably saved a family from a fourth-floor ledge. The fire department arrived shortly after and extinguished the flames within 15 minutes, containing the damage to the showroom and preventing it from spreading to the upper floors. Building owner Harsh Agrawal estimated losses at approximately ₹50 lakhs, citing a potential short circuit or battery issue as the cause. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, although residents described the harrowing escape from the smoke-filled building.
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The fire incident raised concerns about fire safety measures in residential buildings, particularly those housing commercial establishments.
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