India, Dec. 8 -- Abus carrying 15 tourists caught fire inside the lion habitat at Nahargarh Biological Park in Rajasthan during a safari on Sunday evening, officials said adding that no one was hurt in the incident. The Rajasthan Forest Department has launched a probe after the incident, they added.

Jaipur divisional forest officer Vijaipal Singh said, "The incident took place at around 4 pm when the bus carrying 15 tourists was roaming inside the lion safari habitat. All the tourists are, however, safely evacuated and returned in a different vehicle."

According to the officials, some of the tourists suddenly noticed some smoke filling up the vehicle. "The driver and other staff accompanying the tourists immediately stopped the car, too...