Hamirpur, November 12: A private bus stationed at a bus stand in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur caught fire on Sunday. According to Hamirpur police, the fire was later brought under control as the fire brigade reached the spot on time. As per the officials, a bus parked at the bus stand caught fire at around 8 pm today. No injuries or casualties were reported and a major accident was averted as other buses parked there were immediately evacuated, the police added. Shimla Hospital Fire: Blaze Erupts at OPD Block of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (Watch Video)

The officials further said that the bus was completely burnt though the fire was brought under control. Himachal Pradesh: Fire Engulfs Old Heritage Building Near CM’s Official Residence in Shimla, No Casualty Reported (See Pics)

Bus on Fire in Himachal Pradesh

The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, the police said.

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