Bhubaneswar, Feb. 9 -- A motorcycle was completely gutted in a sudden fire incident at Radhanathpur village under Basudevpur block in Bhadrak district on Monday, triggering panic among locals and leaving onlookers stunned.

According to reports, the incident unfolded in a matter of seconds. A man was travelling on the motorcycle along with his son and another individual when the vehicle reportedly ran out of petrol near Gopalpur Square. In an attempt to resume their journey, they purchased a small quantity of petrol from a nearby shop and poured it into the motorcycle's fuel tank.

However, moments later, when the rider tried to start the bike using the self-start mechanism, it suddenly burst into flames. The fire spread rapidly, engulfin...