A massive fire broke out on Thursday morning at a Hero Electric bike showroom in Ashok Vihar, Gurugram, destroying 25 electric scooters and bikes parked in the basement. Thankfully, no one was injured, and the fire was brought under control within an hour by the fire department.
The fire started around 9:30 AM, just before the showroom was about to open. It reportedly began due to a short circuit, suspected to have been caused by a faulty electricity meter. Within minutes, the flames spread quickly across the basement, which was packed with new and service e-scooters.
Despite the intensity of the fire, the ground and first floors were saved, thanks to the quick action by the fire brigade.
Ayush, the owner of Yuvan Automobiles, said he had raised a complaint with the electricity department the day before, asking them to fix or replace the faulty meter. He claimed he even visited their office and sent an email but received no help.
“I had already informed them about the meter issue. If they had acted, this fire could have been avoided,” said Ayush.
However, discom officials denied receiving any complaint. Ravindra Pal, a senior official from the electricity board (DHBVN), said:
“We didn’t receive any email or complaint about this issue. If the owner files it now, we’ll definitely investigate.”
Fire officer Narendra Singh confirmed the blaze was caused by a short circuit. He said:
“We were alerted at 9:30 AM. Our team acted fast and contained the fire before it could spread beyond the basement.”
Interestingly, the batteries in the electric bikes did not explode, which prevented the situation from becoming even worse.
Key Takeaways:
- 25 e-bikes were completely burned in the fire.
- No injuries were reported, and the showroom building was mostly saved.
- The showroom owner blames a faulty electricity meter, but the electricity board denies receiving any complaint.
- The fire did not cause battery explosions, which avoided a bigger disaster.
This incident highlights the urgent need for electrical safety checks, especially in EV showrooms where battery-powered vehicles are stored. It also raises questions about responsiveness from electricity departments when complaints are made.
Let’s hope this serves as a wake-up call for better safety measures — before another spark becomes a disaster.