Nagpur: A massive fire broke out at a four-wheeler scrap warehouse in Khairi Village on Thursday, reportedly due to a short circuit.

According to preliminary information, more than 500 vehicles parked in the scrap yard were completely gutted in the blaze. Thick smoke engulfed the area as the fire spread rapidly through the warehouse containing old four-wheelers and scrap material.

Firefighters and local authorities rushed to the spot and launched extensive operations to control the fire. Efforts to bring the blaze under control are currently underway.

Officials suspect that the fire was triggered by an electrical short circuit, though the exact cause will be confirmed after a detailed investigation.

No casualties or injuries have been reported so far. The incident caused heavy financial losses due to the large number of vehicles destroyed in the fire.