On Friday morning, a fire broke out in an AC coach of the Chhattisgarh Express, which was parked at platform 2 of Bilaspur Railway Station. The fire started in the M-1 coach and quickly spread, filling the platform with smoke. Passengers were evacuated and the fire was extinguished by the Station...
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Master, RPF, and other railway staff using fire extinguishers and hydrant watering pipes. The fire caused significant damage to two compartments, including seats, bedrolls, and other equipment. An investigation revealed that the coach had been left unattended with its door open overnight, leading to suspicion of sabotage or negligence. The CCTV footage shows individuals entering and leaving the coach, possibly using the toilet, and possibly setting the fire. Samples of the electrical socket and wiring were collected for analysis, and the incident is being investigated by the Government Railway Police (GRP) with assistance from the RPF. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.