Over 20 Vehicles Gutted as Major Fire Breaks Out Behind Danilimda Police Station

A massive fire swept through the rear compound of Danilimda Police Station in Ahmedabad on afternoon, destroying more than 20 seized and parked vehicles before fire tenders controlled the blaze.

No casualties were reported in the incident, which officials preliminary suspect was caused by a short circuit.

Seized Vehicles and Personal Transport Reduced to Ashes

Thick plumes of smoke began billowing from the compound, where impounded case property and other vehicles were parked. The flames spread rapidly across the lot, reducing a long line of two-wheelers and automobiles to charred frames within minutes.

Police personnel on duty alongside local residents initially attempted to douse the spreading fire using available equipment while alerting the fire department. Firefighters arrived shortly after and managed to bring the inferno completely under control, preventing it from reaching the main station building.

Preliminary assessments indicate the burnt fleet of 20 to 25 vehicles includes property seized across various criminal cases, as well as personal vehicles belonging to police staff and visiting citizens.

FSL Probe Underway to Confirm Cause

Danilimda police have filed an official information report (Janvajog) to initiate a formal inquiry into the outbreak.

While initial findings point to an electrical short circuit, forensic science laboratory (FSL) experts have been brought in to examine the site and establish the exact cause of the fire. Authorities are currently conducting an official audit to verify the exact number of damaged vehicles and identify their respective owners.