A fire broke out on Saturday morning outside the Aero India 2019 show venue in Bengaluru. The fire started at the parking lot, located well away from the Aero India venue, on the other side of Yelahanka Air Force Station.
Karnataka Fire Services DGP MN Reddi said in a tweet that nearly 100 cars were burnt in the fire. He also informed that the fire was under control and no casualties were reported. However, the latest estimate by the officials said around 150 vehicles were gutted in the fire.
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy spoke to the state fire department and confirmed no injuries or loss of life were reported.
#WATCH Nearly 80-100 cars gutted after fire broke out in dry grass at the car parking area near #AeroIndia2019 venue in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/xGdDKm4D3V
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2019
The cause of the fire was not immediately known. According to officials, the incident likely occurred after dry grass caught fire due to heavy winds.
Karnataka: According to the fire department, 80-100 cars gutted in fire near the venue of #AeroIndia2019 in Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/pwpTKDzIgT
— ANI (@ANI) February 23, 2019
The afternoon air display continued on time. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of fire.
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