Massive Fire At Mumbai Depot, CNG-Run Buses Seen Burning
Visuals that have surfaced on social media show thick fumes of black smoke rising from the buses on fire.
In Mumbai, a major blaze erupted at the Anik bus depot in Sion on Monday, engulfing multiple BEST buses and causing panic among the staff. Thick plumes of smoke billowed from the burning vehicles as the fire rapidly spread, engulfing up to ten buses altogether. A video shared on X captured the scene, showing the BEST bus alight with a dense column of smoke rising into the sky. According to a report by Free Press Journal, the incident was reported via @ImAbhi5200 on X with the hashtags #Sion, #BESTBus, and #MumbaiNews.
Upon learning of the situation, the fire brigade swiftly arrived on the scene and initiated their firefighting operations. Thankfully, no injuries or casualties were reported as a direct result of the blaze. The precise origin of the fire has yet to be determined, and both the BEST administration and local police are actively investigating the incident. In response to the fire, buses that were parked in the vicinity were swiftly relocated to a safer location to prevent the flames from spreading to additional vehicles.
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