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Multiple BEST Buses Catch Fire at Mumbai’s Anik Bus Depot, No Casualties
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 06:18 AM
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Several BEST buses caught fire at the Anik Bus Depot in Mumbai, but emergency services reported no injuries.
A blaze broke out at the Anik Bus Depot in Mumbai on Tuesday, engulfing several BEST buses parked in the yard. The fire was quickly contained by the depot’s fire‑fighting crew and the Mumbai Fire Brigade, preventing the flames from spreading to nearby structures.
The incident occurred in the early afternoon, around 2:30 p.m., when a short‑circuit in one of the buses’ electrical systems is believed to have sparked the fire. The depot’s emergency alarm was triggered immediately, and all buses were evacuated from the area.
Mumbai Police and the BEST Corporation dispatched teams to the scene to assess damage and ensure safety. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was accidental and not related to any external factors.
Authorities confirmed that no passengers or staff were on board the affected buses at the time of the incident, and there were no injuries or fatalities reported. The damaged buses are expected to be inspected and repaired before returning to service.
The incident occurred in the early afternoon, around 2:30 p.m., when a short‑circuit in one of the buses’ electrical systems is believed to have sparked the fire. The depot’s emergency alarm was triggered immediately, and all buses were evacuated from the area.
Mumbai Police and the BEST Corporation dispatched teams to the scene to assess damage and ensure safety. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire was accidental and not related to any external factors.
Authorities confirmed that no passengers or staff were on board the affected buses at the time of the incident, and there were no injuries or fatalities reported. The damaged buses are expected to be inspected and repaired before returning to service.