14 Volvo buses burnt in Demra depot
Bangladesh
01 April, 2024, 09:30 pm
Last modified: 02 April, 2024, 11:09 pm
Five firefighting units brought the fire under control
Firefighters are working to extinguish the flames engulfing the buses. Photo: Fire Service and Civil Defence
At least 14 Volvo buses of London Express parked at a depot in Konapara of Demra caught fire at around 8:50pm Monday (1 April).
Five firefighting units brought the fire under control at 9:48pm, fire service officials said.
Five firefighting units brought the fire under control after an hour at 9:48pm. Photo: Fire Service and Civil Defence
"We initially received reports of a fire breaking out at the depot, but we can confirm the details following investigation," Fire Service Station Officer Anwarul Islam told The Business Standard.
No casualties were reported as of the filing this report.
The cause of the fire could not be known immediately.
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