Shanty fire in Haibowal leaves 2 school busses badly damaged
India
On Tuesday afternoon in Haibowal, Ludhiana, a fire broke out in a shanty and quickly spread to two parked school busses, leaving both vehicles badly damaged.
Luckily, no one was hurt since the busses were empty at the time.
Officials investigate suspected electrical short circuit
Locals spotted the flames and called for help. Firefighters arrived fast and put out the blaze within an hour, stopping it from spreading further.
Officials think an electrical short circuit may have started the fire and are still investigating.
With summer heat on the rise, fire teams are reminding everyone to be extra careful about electrical safety.