Bengaluru: A fire broke out on a Namma Metro signboard at Bengaluru's Bengaluru: A minor fire at Bengaluru's Nagasandra Metro Station triggered concern among commuters on Sunday after flames and thick smoke were spotted rising from a section of the Namma Metro facility on the Green Line corridor.

The incident, which occurred around 1.30 pm, quickly drew attention as visuals from the station circulated widely on social media, showing smoke billowing from the premises and prompting questions about commuter safety and possible service disruptions.

According to the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the fire broke out near the station's emergency exit area and was confined to a signboard. Metro officials said the blaze was brought under control within a short time, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the station.

Authorities confirmed that no passengers or staff were injured in the incident. Officials also stated that train operations on the Green Line remained unaffected and services continued as scheduled despite the fire scare.

The episode briefly caused alarm among commuters and residents in the vicinity, with several videos and photographs showing flames visible from outside the station. However, BMRCL described it as a minor incident and urged the public not to panic.

While the exact cause of the fire has not yet been established, officials are expected to examine the circumstances that led to the blaze near the emergency exit section of the station.

Nagasandra Metro Station is part of Namma Metro's Green Line network, which connects Madavara in north Bengaluru to Silk Institute in the southern part of the city. The corridor is among the busiest stretches of the metro system and serves thousands of daily commuters.