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Private Bus on Rourkela–Paradip Route Gutted in Major Fire; All Passengers Escape Unhurt
Rourkela, June 28 (SatyaNewsAlert): A major fire broke out in a private passenger bus, Shreema, travelling from Rourkela to Paradip near Khamara on Sunday, reducing the vehicle to ashes.
According to preliminary reports, the fire erupted suddenly while the bus was en route. The flames spread rapidly, engulfing the entire vehicle within a short span of time.
Fortunately, the driver and bus staff acted promptly, enabling all passengers to evacuate safely before the fire intensified. No casualties or injuries have been reported.
However, local residents alleged that neither the Fire Services nor an ambulance reached the spot during the incident, raising concerns over the response time of emergency services in the area.
The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Authorities are expected to investigate the incident, while an official statement on the cause of the blaze is still awaited.