Overview
- The undated video shows thick white smoke billowing from beneath the scooter’s seat just as a child steps on, followed by flames near the rear tyre.
- Bystanders, including a woman who alerted the rider and another who carried the child away, helped douse the fire with water, and no injuries were reported.
- The incident occurred outside a private school in Solapur, Maharashtra, with a CCTV timestamp indicating around 1 p.m., and reports identify the child as the rider’s three-year-old daughter.
- Authorities have not determined a cause, and experts cited in coverage point to recurring factors in EV fires such as lithium‑ion thermal runaway, high temperatures, and aftermarket modifications.
- Ola Electric had not issued a specific statement about this incident at the time of reporting, though the company has previously said its packs include multiple safety layers, and the event follows earlier reported fires in cities including Pune, Bengaluru, and Ramanagara.