Witnesses described the intense heat and thick smoke as residents rushed out of their homes, attempting to combat the fire with available resources. Emergency services, including fire brigades and police, were promptly dispatched to the scene. After a prolonged and arduous effort, firefighters managed to bring the situation under control late into the night.

The incident has sparked significant anger among local residents, who allege that the Ola service center owner, Tapas Das, has illegally occupied forest department land and roadside space for unauthorized parking, allegedly with the company’s complicity. Complaints have reportedly been lodged multiple times regarding this issue, but authorities from the forest department and administration have failed to take action.

Locals also pointed out the presence of a transformer directly opposite the makeshift parking area. They expressed grave concern that if the fire had reached the transformer, a major explosion and catastrophic loss of life could have occurred.

Local residents suspect that the fire may have been ignited by a stray spark from fireworks. The intensity of the fire was so high that flames began to spread towards nearby houses. However, the swift response from the fire department prevented the fire from escalating further. The incident resulted in an estimated loss of over five lakh rupees in property.

Witnesses stated that had the fire engines not arrived promptly, the fire could have spread to the densely populated neighborhood, potentially leading to casualties. Local legislator Saryu Rai and his representative Neeraj Singh visited the site to assess the situation and oversee relief operations. The scrap yard owner, Surendra Gupta, reported being alerted about the fire shortly after returning home around 1:30 AM. The timely intervention, facilitated by the legislator’s office, was crucial in averting a larger disaster.