Tata Motors Showroom Catches Fire In Shimla – New Cars, Property Damaged

Fire Incident Causes Extensive Damage at Tata Motors Car Showroom in Shimla

In the early morning hours of February 8, 2024, a devastating fire erupted at the Tata Motors car showroom situated at the inter-state bus terminal (ISBT) in Tutikandi, Shimla.

The incident, which transpired around 4 am, resulted in significant damage to the showroom, affecting three cars, including a Tata Punch and Tata Tiago, along with spare parts and machinery. The estimated loss from the incident is pegged at around Rs 1 crore, as per local reports.

Swift Firefighting Response Prevents Further Losses

Thankfully, the fire occurred during the early morning hours when the showroom was closed, preventing any casualties. Despite the timely closure, eyewitnesses reported that the flames swiftly engulfed the showroom, causing panic among the people near the adjacent bus stand.

The response to the fire was swift, with several fire tenders dispatched from Mall Road, Chota Shimla, and Boileauganj. The firefighting teams, led by Gopal Das and Bhagat Ram Thakur, worked tirelessly for approximately three hours before successfully gaining control over the raging inferno.