A moving private car caught fire on the Dhaka-Aricha Highway in Ashulia on Tuesday afternoon, prompting an emergency response from local fire service personnel. The incident resulted in significant damage to the vehicle but caused no casualties.
Emergency Response and Incident Timeline
The fire erupted at approximately 12:42 pm on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, in the Bishmile area of Ashulia. The private vehicle was travelling along the Savar-bound lane of the busy Dhaka-Aricha Highway when the blaze broke out.
Upon receiving information regarding the highway fire, the Jirabo Modern Fire Service Station immediately dispatched emergency personnel to the location. Two separate firefighting units from the station arrived at the scene to combat the flames and secure the surrounding area, which is vital for maintaining regular traffic flow on the major thoroughfare.
The firefighters successfully brought the blaze under control and completely extinguished it by 1:30 pm, meaning the operation lasted just under 50 minutes. Because of the quick response, the fire was contained to the vehicle itself, preventing it from spreading to other passing cars or nearby roadside structures.
Preliminary Findings on Cause
Asraful Kabir, the station manager of the Jirabo Modern Fire Service, confirmed the details of the incident. He stated that preliminary investigations conducted by the fire service officials strongly indicate that the fire originated within the vehicle’s engine compartment. Mechanical issues leading to the overheating of the car’s engine have been identified as the primary catalyst for the sudden blaze.
Local authorities confirmed that despite the intensity of the fire and the damage sustained by the private vehicle, the occupants managed to exit safely, and no injuries or fatalities were recorded.
Incident Summary Matrix
| Key Detail | Incident Data |
| Location | Bishmile, Ashulia (Savar-bound lane, Dhaka-Aricha Highway) |
| Date of Incident | Tuesday, 9 June 2026 |
| Time of Outbreak | 12:42 pm |
| Time of Extinction | 01:30 pm |
| Responding Station | Jirabo Modern Fire Service Station |
| Deployed Units | 2 Firefighting Units |
| Primary Cause (Initial) | Engine Overheating |
| Casualties / Injuries | None Reported |
Official Statement: “The fire broke out in a moving private car on the Savar-bound lane of the Dhaka-Aricha Highway around 12:42 pm. Two units from the Jirabo Modern Fire Service went to the spot and managed to bring the fire completely under control by 1:30 pm. The fire service official initially confirmed that the fire occurred due to the overheating of the car engine.” — Asraful Kabir, Station Manager.
