A major fire broke out on Saturday at the parking area of the Yelahanka Air Force station, where the 12th edition of Aero India is underway, official sources said.
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No casualties were reported, they said.
WATCH: Fire engulfs parking lot near Aero India show
“#AeroShowOpenParkingAreaFire Totally about 100 cars burnt in the fire. Fire spread is controlled by creating a gap by removing adjacent cars. Fire under control now. No injuries or any harm to people reported.Likely cause: dry grass fire aided by heavy winds,” Director General of Police Fire Services M N Reddi said in a tweet.
A blanket of thick black smoke engulfed the area causing panic among locals and those visiting Aero India on its fourth day.
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On Tuesday, a day before the opening of the Aero India show, two aircraft of the Indian Air Force’s aerobatic team Surya Kiran had crashed, after grazing each other mid-air.
A pilot was killed and two others were injured in the accident.
Source: Rediff