Parked car suddenly catches fire, couple escapes unhurt

HASSAN: A car was completely charred after a fire broke out as soon as it was parked by the roadside, at Kadegarje village in Belur taluk early on Friday. Luckily, a couple travelling in the car escaped unhurt.

Dr Sheshadri and his wife were travelling from Chikkamagalur to Kukke Subrahmanya when they broke journey near Kadegarje and got off the car. Suddenly, a fire broke out and engulfed the entire vehicle.

It is suspected that an electrical short circuit may have caused the fire. Since it was early morning, none of the locals came to the couple’s help. After waiting for some time, the couple then headed to the Arehalli police station and informed them. By the time the police and the fire brigade reached the spot, the vehicle was completely gutted.