An electric pole suddenly caught fire at Maharajganj Chowk in Rally Panchayat, Pandarak block, Patna district. The incident, caused by a short circuit, led to a chaotic situation as smoke billowed from the pole, visible from a distance.

However, due to the quick thinking and prompt action of local villagers, a major accident was averted. Witnessing the escalating fire, residents immediately gathered at the spot. Without delay, they began dousing the flames using sand and soil. After considerable effort, the villagers successfully brought the fire under control.

Local residents stated that if the fire had not been extinguished in time, it could have caused significant damage to nearby homes and posed a danger to people. They expressed deep concern over the incident and urged the electricity department to conduct regular inspections of electric poles and wires to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

Attempts were made to contact electricity department officials regarding the incident, but they did not respond. Consequently, the exact cause of the fire and the actions the department plans to take remain unknown.