Overview

• Popular Instagram influencer Sanjeev’s Lamborghini Aventador caught fire on August 3 in Bengaluru, but bystanders and his onboard extinguisher limited damage and prevented injuries.
• In his Instagram reel, Sanjeev attributed the fire to a petrol leak igniting a wire in the rear engine compartment and ruled out major structural damage.
• Local fire authorities have opened a formal investigation to determine the precise cause of the blaze, with no conclusions released so far.
• The incident echoes a December 2024 Revuelto fire on Mumbai’s Coastal Road and highlights risks tied to rear-mounted engines in stop-and-go traffic.
• Industry figures, led by business tycoon Gautam Singhania, have called on Lamborghini to explain recurring fire cases and bolster safety measures.