Pathanamthitta (Keralam), Nov 8 A moving car caught fire in Thiruvalla on Sunday morning, but the driver escaped unhurt after getting out as soon as he saw smoke coming from the vehicle, police said.
Fire force officials said the incident occurred between 5.30 am and 6 am.
An officer at the Thiruvalla fire station said a call about the fire was received at around 5.40 am, and a unit was sent to the spot immediately.
The fire was brought under control quickly, he said. The cause is yet to be ascertained.
The car was a Santro, the officer said.
The driver was alone in the vehicle and got out the moment he noticed the smoke, an officer of the Koipuram police station said.
(PTI News)
