In a freak fire accident at a car repair workshop in the Moosarambagh junction, seven cars were charred as blazes erupted from the workshop on Saturday midnight.
By the time the fire-fighters rushed to the spot, seven cars were found in a charred state. The timely arrival of fire services prevented the spread of the raging fire to the adjoining shops in the area.
The officials confirmed that none was hurt in the accident. The workshop said that the accident was caused by a short-circuit.
The people in the vicinity heaved a sigh of relief as the gas cylinder in the workshop remained untouched by the fires.