A bus caught fire on Route S8 near Szeligowska Street around 9:10 AM, burning down entirely and causing thick black smoke visible from afar. No injuries were reported as drivers escaped before flames spread.
Bus Fire on Route S8: Vehicle Completely Destroyed
Incident Details
A fire broke out on Route S8 near Szeligowska Street around 9:10 AM. The vehicle was entirely engulfed in flames, with dense, black smoke rising above the route. Witnesses reported the smoke being visible from a distance.
Fire Origin and Response
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire originated in the engine compartment before rapidly spreading across the entire bus structure. By the time the first fire crews arrived, the vehicle was already fully ablaze. Firefighters immediately began extinguishing efforts and managed to control the fire.
No Casualties, Traffic Disruption
No one was injured in the incident. Drivers successfully evacuated the bus before the fire spread. During the firefighting operation, traffic toward Konotopy was completely halted, causing significant congestion on the route. Firefighters, police, and road service personnel were on site to secure the area.
Source: MiejskiReporter, Kurallar, Haber Verisi
