A bus caught fire in the Shyamoli area of the capital on Monday night. Upon receiving the report, two units of the Fire Service rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control.
The Incident
According to a New Age report published at 10:49 pm, the details regarding the bus's ownership, route, or the condition of passengers were not disclosed. It was not immediately confirmed whether any passengers were on board at the time of the incident or if there were any casualties.Fire Service Response
Fire Service personnel arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and attempted to douse the flames. The fire was brought under control with the efforts of two units. The report did not specify how long it took to fully extinguish the fire or the extent of damage to the bus.Investigation and Next Steps
No immediate information was available regarding the filing of a case or an investigation into the incident. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed. No official statement has been issued by the authorities concerned.Meanwhile, two other fire-related incidents were reported in the country on the same day. In Bandarban, 16 houses and 2 shops were gutted by fire, and in Ashulia, at least three people were injured in a clash between garment workers and police.
