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Fire breaks out at electric scooter showroom in Rajasthan’s Kota; 60 vehicles gutted

Within minutes, thick smoke began billowing from outside the Kota showroom, prompting residents to alert the police and fire department.

Just next to the showroom is an e-rickshaw showroom, 10 of whose e-rickshaws were completely burned.Just next to the showroom is an e-rickshaw showroom, 10 of whose e-rickshaws were completely burned. (File photo)

A fire broke out at an electric scooter showroom in Kota City in Rajasthan Wednesday morning, gutting 50 scooters as well as 10 e-rickshaws at another showroom next to it. According to officials, no one was injured in the fire at 80 Feet Road.

“We got information, and we sent our vehicles to the showroom at around 7.50 am. During preliminary investigation, we have found that the fire spread due to short circuits in the shop. We have taken control of the situation, and more updates will be given soon,” Rakesh Vyas, Fire Officer, Kota, said

Within minutes, thick smoke began billowing from outside the showroom, prompting residents to alert the police and fire department. Eyewitnesses said the flames rose to 10 feet outside the showroom, which caught fire.

Clients at a gym above the showroom were evacuated immediately.

Officials said the fire has caused losses estimated at over Rs 50 lakh.

Parul Kulshrestha is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Rajasthan. A lawyer turned journalist, she brings a unique cross-disciplinary perspective to her reporting, blending legal precision with deep social inquiry to cover one of India's most culturally and politically vibrant regions. Expertise and Experience Legal-Journalistic Synergy: Parul’s transition from a legal background to mainstream journalism provides her with a distinct advantage in interpreting policy, legislation, and judicial impacts. This expertise allows her to "read between the lines" of government orders and court rulings affecting the public. Diverse Beat: With years of experience across both mainstream newsrooms and independent journalism, she has built high-level authority in several critical areas: Nomadic Tribes & Marginalized Communities: She is recognized for her sensitive and in-depth reporting on the struggles and rights of Rajasthan's nomadic populations, often giving a voice to those outside the traditional political spotlight. Gender & Social Justice: Parul focuses on the intersection of law and gender, covering issues ranging from women’s safety and reproductive rights to the socio-economic empowerment of rural women. Environmental & Political Reporting: She tracks Rajasthan’s complex political landscape—including electoral shifts and bureaucratic changes—alongside critical environmental concerns like water scarcity and land use. Academic & Professional Pedigree: Her background as a lawyer, combined with her rise to the rank of Principal Correspondent at a national broadsheet, establishes her as a senior voice in the media landscape. ... Read More

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