Feb 21 • 15:39 UTC 🇪🇪 Estonia Postimees

PHOTOS ⟩ "Very scary and so dangerous!" A car that caught fire in the parking lot of the shopping center frightened the residents of Tartu

A car caught fire in the parking garage of Eedeni shopping center in Tartu during a family day event, alarming visitors.

A car fire occurred today in the parking garage of the Eedeni shopping center in Tartu while a family day event was in progress, which involved police and rescue service representatives for the celebrations. A local resident described the event as 'very scary and so dangerous,' emphasizing the potential dangers posed during such public gatherings.

The fire erupted around noon, with a Mercedes-Benz vehicle being engulfed in flames. Eyewitnesses shared videos on social media showing the car burning with large flames, highlighting the dramatic nature of the incident. Witness Viktoria noted that the fire seemed to have originated from the engine area, with the hood of the car twisted in an unusual manner, suggesting a significant issue.

By about 2:30 PM, the vehicle had been towed from the scene, leaving behind only remnants of charred materials. Although there were no injuries reported, the incident underscores the importance of fire safety measures, particularly at crowded events, and has prompted discussions among the community on the need for heightened precautionary protocols in public spaces.

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