Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India]: A minor fire incident occurred on Sunday at around 1:30 PM near the emergency exit area of Nagasandra Metro Station, involving a signboard, a Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) official said.The incident occurred at the metro station on the Green Line of Namma Metro. Thick smoke and flames were seen rising from a section of the station, alerting the commuters and residents in the surrounding area.The operations and fire response teams immediately attended the site and promptly extinguished the fire. The situation is fully under control, officials added.Also Read: Fire broke out, elevators failed, earthquake struck: How this Indian startup’s balcony escape system could save lives in high-rise buildingsThere has been no untoward incident and no disruption to Metro train services.The Metro Corporation has requested the public not to panic, and further updates, if any, will be shared.Further details are awaited.
Fire breaks out at Bengaluru's Nagasandra Metro Station
A minor fire broke out near the emergency exit of Bengaluru's Nagasandra Metro Station on Sunday afternoon, affecting a signboard. Thick smoke was visible, but swift action by operations and fire response teams quickly extinguished the blaze. Crucially, there were no injuries or disruptions to Metro train services. Authorities assure the public the situation is under control and urge against panic.
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