Key insights
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Southern Railway statement on incident: Southern Railway said the fire was doused within half an hour, few two-wheelers burnt, there was no causality or injury, and the cause was yet to be ascertained.
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Preliminary estimate of motorcycles parked: Officials gave a preliminary estimate that around 500 motorcycles were parked inside the shed and all are believed to have been destroyed.
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Suspected ignition source mentioned: Officials said the fire is suspected to be sparks or flames falling from overhead railway lines onto a bike covered with a sheet.
Takeaways
Officials said the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained and a detailed investigation was under way.
Topics
Investigations Law & Public Safety Public Safety Accidents & Fires