A mysterious fire in Sylhet’s Pathantula area early Monday morning completely destroyed 12 vehicles, including a police pickup truck, at a local auto workshop. The blaze broke out near Nawabi Mosque and quickly spread through the Dhaka Auto Engineering Works garage, damaging nearby businesses as well. Fire service officials dispatched six units initially, later increasing to eight to control the flames by around 2:45 a.m. No casualties were reported. Authorities said several vehicles, including a microbus, two motorcycles, and private cars, were burned beyond repair. Some engine cylinders reportedly exploded during the fire. Police and fire service officials are investigating the cause, with preliminary findings suggesting an electrical short circuit. However, a detailed report will confirm whether mechanical failure or other factors were involved. The incident caused significant property loss but was contained before spreading further into the neighborhood.