Fire at Tesla Service Showroom in Kathmandu, Nepal
A fire broke out at the Tesla service showroom in Kathmandu, Nepal, causing damage to properties and documents. The incident occurred at ARETE International, Nepal’s first Tesla service showroom, located in Tangal, Kathmandu.
Details of the Incident
The fire started on the ground floor of the Tesla Service Centre in Naxal and spread to the first floor. Parts of Tesla electric vehicles and documents were scattered on the ground, with glass pieces strewn across the floor. The building also hosted three charging ports for Tesla vehicles.
Response and Investigation
DSP Indra Subedi of Maligaun Police Circle confirmed that the fire has been extinguished. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a short-circuit in the electrical wiring. Fortunately, no vehicles were harmed, and two Tesla cars in the showroom were quickly moved to a secure location. The investigation and assessment of the damage are currently underway.
Doubts Revealed
Tesla -: Tesla is a company that makes electric cars and other energy products. It was started by a man named Elon Musk.
Service Showroom -: A service showroom is a place where cars are displayed and also repaired or serviced. People can come here to see the cars and get their cars fixed.
Kathmandu -: Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal, a country that is located to the north of India.
Electrical short-circuit -: An electrical short-circuit happens when electricity flows in a way it is not supposed to, causing sparks or fire. It can be dangerous and damage things.
Investigation -: An investigation is when people try to find out what happened and why. They look for clues and ask questions to understand the situation better.
Damage assessment -: Damage assessment is when people check how much harm has been done to things. They look at what is broken or burned to see how bad it is.
