The fire, reportedly ignited by an electric short- circuit, also gutted six autorickshawas in the vicinity. There were, however, no casualties, police said.
A spokesman of `Mahavitaran' - Maharashtra Electricity Distribution Company - said there was no prime-facie evidence pointing to the blaze being caused by a short-circuit.
Police are investigating as to whether the fire was caused by an accident or was an act of sabotage
(Published 28 February 2011, 15:17 IST)
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