Udupi: A bus parked near a petrol pump at Dendurkatte in the Manipura gram panchayat limits caught fire in the early hours of Friday, September 25, raising concerns as two other buses and a tempo were parked nearby. The prompt response of petrol pump staff helped prevent the flames from spreading to the other vehicles or the fuel station.
The incident caused extensive damage to the bus and resulted in a loss estimated to be in lakhs of rupees. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been ascertained, according to reports.
Fire breaks out in parked bus
The fire was noticed in a bus that had been parked close to the petrol pump at Dendurkatte, near Udupi, during the early hours of Friday.
Petrol pump employees noticed the flames and immediately took steps to control the fire. Their timely intervention reportedly prevented the situation from escalating.
The location of the incident was a particular concern because the burning bus was parked close to a fuel station. Two other buses and a tempo were also reportedly parked in the vicinity.
Had the flames spread to the nearby vehicles or the petrol pump, the incident could have resulted in more extensive damage. However, the fire was brought under control before it spread further.
Petrol pump staff prevent fire from spreading
The petrol pump staff acted quickly after noticing the fire. They managed to extinguish the flames and prevent them from reaching the other vehicles parked nearby.
Local residents reportedly said the timely response helped avert a potentially serious incident, given the presence of the petrol pump close to the burning bus.
The incident also highlights the importance of quick emergency action when a vehicle catches fire near a fuel station. Any fire in such a location can pose additional risks because of the presence of fuel and other combustible materials.
Bus suffers major damage
The bus suffered extensive damage in the fire, with the loss estimated to be worth several lakh rupees. The reports did not indicate any injuries or casualties in the incident.
The bus and the petrol pump are reportedly owned by the same person. Details regarding the identity of the owner and the circumstances surrounding the vehicle’s parking at the location have not been disclosed in the available reports.
The extent of the damage is expected to be assessed further.
Cause of fire yet to be ascertained
The exact reason why the parked bus caught fire remains unknown.
There was no immediate confirmation regarding whether the fire was caused by an electrical fault, a mechanical issue or any other factor. Further information is awaited as details of the incident emerge.
At present, the available reports only confirm that the bus caught fire while it was parked near the petrol pump in Dendurkatte.
Authorities may examine the damaged vehicle to determine the possible source of the fire and establish how the incident occurred.
No major damage to nearby vehicles or petrol pump
Despite the bus being parked close to a fuel station and other vehicles, the fire did not spread to the surrounding property.
The two buses and tempo parked nearby were reportedly protected from the flames, while the petrol pump also escaped damage. The prompt intervention by the fuel station employees was crucial in containing the incident.
Further details about the incident are awaited.
Conclusion
The fire involving a parked bus near a petrol pump at Dendurkatte in Udupi district caused extensive damage to the vehicle but was contained before it spread to nearby buses, a tempo or the fuel station. The exact cause of the fire remains to be determined.