Private Bus Catches Fire Near Baliguda Police Station

A private bus caught fire today near Baliguda police station in Kandhamal district, Odisha. The incident occurred while the bus was parked on a street. According to reports, the bus, which had been frequently used over the past three months, was on its way from Kotgarh to Daringbadi.

The bus, named “Krishna,” was parked when it suddenly erupted in flames. The fire brigade was immediately alerted and quickly responded to the scene. Firefighters worked diligently to extinguish the blaze, and the fire was eventually brought under control.

The owner of the vehicle, Tukuna Dakua, confirmed that the bus was en route from Kotgarh to Daringbadi before the fire broke out. The cause of the fire remains unclear, and further investigations are underway. Detailed reports are awaited.

Authorities are continuing to assess the situation and determine the exact cause of the fire.