A garage in Nagpur was extensively damaged and several vehicles were destroyed in a fire, which the establishment's owner has attributed to a former employee, according to local news reports.
Garage Gutted, Vehicles Damaged in Blaze
The incident, reported on Friday, October 2, 2026, involved a significant fire that consumed a garage facility in Nagpur. According to timesofindia.indiatimes.com, the garage itself was gutted in the blaze. The fire also resulted in substantial damage to vehicles parked or stored within the premises.
Reports on the exact number of vehicles affected varied slightly. Esakal stated that 20 two-wheelers were burnt during the incident. Meanwhile, timesofindia.indiatimes.com reported that a total of 17 vehicles were gutted as a result of the fire.
Former Employee Blamed for Arson
The owner of the affected garage has pointed to a former employee as the individual responsible for allegedly starting the fire. Esakal indicated that suspicion has fallen on a former staff member, suggesting the motive behind the act was anger over being dismissed from employment.
This accusation was echoed by timesofindia.indiatimes.com, which noted that the garage owner specifically blames a mechanic who had previously been sacked from his position at the establishment.
Investigation Underway, CCTV Footage Reviewed
Authorities have commenced an investigation into the fire and are actively searching for the individual suspected of involvement. Esakal reported that the search for the former employee is being conducted with the assistance of CCTV footage, indicating that investigators are reviewing surveillance records from the area to identify and locate the suspect.
Further details regarding the ongoing investigation or potential arrests were not immediately available from the provided reports.
