108 Ambulance Catches Fire in Khordha: Battery Malfunction Suspected

Khordha,(OT webdesk) — A 108 ambulance was engulfed in flames late last night near Ayatpur, sending shockwaves through the local community.

The vehicle, reportedly under assembly, caught fire near its battery compartment. Despite swift action by staff using fire extinguishers, the blaze spread rapidly, reducing the ambulance to ashes within minutes.

Three staff members inside the vehicle managed to escape unharmed.

Eyewitnesses say the fire erupted suddenly, leaving little time for intervention. Preliminary reports suggest a battery malfunction may have triggered the fire, though a detailed investigation is underway.

This incident raises serious concerns about vehicle safety protocols and emergency response preparedness in Odisha’s public health infrastructure.