Kataka: A fire broke out in a government-run Ama Bus at Adaspur in Odisha’s Kataka district on Saturday, sparking panic in the area.
According to sources, the incident took place at Adaspur bus stand on Phulnakhara-Niali road. All passengers escaped unhurt as they moved out of the vehicle swiftly after commuters waiting at the bus stand alerted them about the fire. No one was reported to have been injured and all passengers were safe.
The bus, travelling from Bhubaneswar towards Adaspur College, had just reached the bus stand when people noticed flames near its rear wheel.
The incident took place during college hours, when several students were travelling on the bus along with other passengers.
After receiving information, fire service team rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control. After sustained efforts, the fire service personnel managed to extinguish the flames.
The exact cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained.
It may be recalled that a fire broke out at the Ama Bus depot in Bhubaneswar’s Patia area in January. Flames were spotted coming from an electric bus parked inside the depot during charging hours. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after sustained efforts.
