Bhubaneswar: A stationary tourist bus caught fire near Satsang Vihar on Friday night. Fortunately, there were no passengers inside when the mishap occurred.
The locals noticed the blaze and immediately called the fire services department officials.
According to police sources, the bus bearing registration number ‘OD 33F 1810’ belongs to one Debabrata Das. A short circuit in the wiring of the bus is suspected to be the cause of the mishap. However, an investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the incident.
The intensity of the fire was so high that the vehicle was completely charred when the fire personnel reached the spot.
