'No EV charging was happening at my home,' says Saurabh, who survived the Indore fire tragedy, disputing the EV theory
Saurabh Pugalia, a survivor of the Indore fire that claimed eight family members, refutes claims that the electric vehicle charging caused the fire, stating it originated from a nearby electric pole.
A tragic fire incident occurred at the Brajreshwari Annex in Indore, leading to the deaths of eight members of the Pugalia family. Following the incident, Saurabh Pugalia, who survived the ordeal but lost his father and pregnant sister-in-law, publicly challenged the administration's claims regarding the cause of the fire. In a surprising revelation, he asserted that at the time of the fire, no electric vehicle was charging at their residence, indicating that the government and media's speculation surrounding an electric vehicle charging incident was baseless.
Saurabh has raised serious concerns regarding the rescue operations, criticizing the fire brigade for commencing water dousing without disconnecting the electricity from the main line. He suggested that the presence of electricity could have posed additional risks, potentially contributing to the fatalities during the rescue. In light of these events, Saurabh's statements have sparked debates around the adequacy of emergency response protocols and the need for thorough investigations into the cause of the fire.
In response to the criticisms, the fire department has begun to address accusations surrounding their operations during the incident. A viral video circulating on social media purportedly shows the fire brigade control room allegedly ignoring calls from neighbors. This incident has highlighted potential gaps in emergency response systems, prompting calls for a thorough review to prevent such tragedies in the future and to ensure better safety protocols in high-risk situations like fire emergencies.