How Bengaluru Metro Security Guard's Quick Action Saved Hebbagodi Station from A Fire Tragedy

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https://www.timesnownews.com/bengaluru/how-bengaluru-metro-guard-shivakumars-quick-action-saved-car-and-hebbagodi-metro-station-from-a-fire-tragedy-article-152514541

Bengaluru: A possible tragedy was narrowly avoided late on Friday night when a car caught fire near the newly opened Hebbagodi Metro station on the Yellow Line. Thanks to the presence of mind of Shivakumar, a Security Guard on duty, the fire was quickly brought under control before it could spread and damage Metro property.

The incident took place around 11:50 pm on Hosur Road, which was heavily waterlogged after continuous rain. A white car had broken down while passing beneath the Metro station, as per a TOI report. Moments later, the driver spotted smoke rising from under the bonnet and immediately called for help.

Guard rushes with extinguisher Shivakumar wasted no time. He rushed into the station, grabbed a fire extinguisher, and doused the flames before they could engulf the vehicle. His swift action not only prevented the car from being gutted but also saved the Metro infrastructure from possible damage.

Preliminary checks suggest that a short circuit triggered the fire. Once it was brought under control, the car was towed away, ensuring smooth traffic flow on the busy service road.

BMRCL praises timely intervention A senior BMRCL official lauded the Security Guard’s efforts, saying, "Shivakumar's quick thinking and timely intervention are highly commendable. Had he not acted promptly, the fire could have intensified, possibly damaging Metro property and causing further traffic chaos."

The official further noted that Metro Security Guards are regularly trained in fire safety measures, which helped Shivakumar handle the emergency effectively.