Midnapore, Oct. 26 -- Three buses parked at Midnapore Central Bus Stand were damaged in a fire that broke out around 12:30 am on Monday; two of them suffered extensive damage.
Locals spotted one of the buses engulfed in flames shortly after midnight. The fire quickly spread to two nearby buses, triggering panic in the area.
A fire engine from the Midnapore Fire Station rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control after nearly an hour of firefighting. While two buses were severely damaged, the third sustained partial damage.
Fire officials suspect a short circuit may have triggered the fire, but the exact cause will be established only after a detailed investigation.
Personnel from Kotwali police station also reached the spot f...