Electric short-circuit caused dealership fire in TN: Okinawa Autotech

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Okinawa Autotech on Monday said that the fire at its dealership in Tamil Nadu was due to an electric short-circuit in the building.

Okinawa, which recalled 3,215 units of its ‘Praise Pro’ scooters on April 16, just before the dealership was engulfed in flames in Tamil Nadu, said in a statement shared with IANS that no EV scooter or battery fire started the incident.

“The fire was due to an electric short-circuit in the panel wiring in the building. The dealership has also confirmed the same,” the company said.

No casualties were reported and the fire was put out with the help of locals but the entire showroom was gutted.