Bike Catches Fire at Petrol Pump in Maharashtra After Rider Answers Call

The bike engulfed in flames at a petrol pump in Maharashtra after rider answers call. The fire is believed to have been triggered by a spark from the phone, which is why phones are prohibited at petrol pumps. Electromagnetic waves from mobile phones can reportedly induce current and generate an electric spark in nearby metal conductors, thereby causing a fire.

A clip from the CCTV footage of the incident shows a petrol pump attendant reaching for the petrol hose, when the biker pulls out his mobile phone from the pocket, causing an instant fire in the tank. The biker rushes the bike outside as the petrol pump staff use a fire extinguisher to put out the blaze. Notably, the cause of the fire is not clear yet. However, the use of mobile phones at petrol pumps raises concerns, especially today when most payments are made online through phones.