India: Massive fire at Bengaluru bus depot engulfs 18 buses. Watch
Bengaluru bus depot fire
A major fire broke out near Bengaluru's Veerbhadra Nagar on Monday (Oct 30), resulting in the complete destruction of 18 buses parked at a private depot.
Deputy Director of Fire Service Gurulingaiah informed India Today that the fire, which started earlier in the day, left these 18 vehicles in need of extensive repairs. To address the situation, ten fire engines were dispatched promptly to extinguish the flames. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries or casualties thus far.
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"There were a lot of combustible materials...Cannot point out a reason immediately," the official told India Today.
There are no casualties reported and firefighting teams have already reached the spot.
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The origin of the fire remains undetermined, but there is suspicion that a short circuit may have been the contributing factor. Additionally, it's worth noting that a garage is situated in close proximity to the bus depot.
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