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Severe Fire Engulfs Six AC Buses at Bhopal ISBT, Four Belonging to Verma Travels
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 25 Oct 2026, 07:46 PM
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A sudden blaze erupted on Sunday night at Bhopal’s Inter State Bus Terminal, igniting around six air‑conditioned buses, including four operated by Verma Travels, with multiple fire‑engine units dispatched.
A fire broke out on Sunday night inside the Inter State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The blaze quickly spread to roughly half a dozen air‑conditioned buses parked within the terminal complex. Four of the affected vehicles belonged to the private operator Verma Travels, while other nearby buses also caught fire.
Emergency services responded promptly, with several fire‑engine units reaching the scene to contain the flames. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire and prevent further damage to the terminal infrastructure.
Authorities have not released details on the cause of the incident, and investigations are underway. The incident caused temporary disruption to bus operations at the terminal, affecting commuters awaiting services.
The swift deployment of fire‑fighting resources helped bring the blaze under control, and no official casualty figures have been announced at this stage.
Emergency services responded promptly, with several fire‑engine units reaching the scene to contain the flames. Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire and prevent further damage to the terminal infrastructure.
Authorities have not released details on the cause of the incident, and investigations are underway. The incident caused temporary disruption to bus operations at the terminal, affecting commuters awaiting services.
The swift deployment of fire‑fighting resources helped bring the blaze under control, and no official casualty figures have been announced at this stage.