Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- A fire broke out at the 'Ama Bus' depot in the Patia area of Bhubaneswar on Sunday, causing brief panic among locals after flames were seen emanating from an electric vehicle (EV) bus parked inside the depot. The incident occurred during charging hours, raising concerns over safety protocols related to EV infrastructure.

Upon receiving information about the blaze, two fire-fighting teams were immediately rushed to the spot. Fire personnel acted swiftly and managed to bring the situation under control after sustained efforts, successfully preventing the fire from spreading to other buses stationed inside the depot. Their timely intervention helped avert a potentially major mishap, as several vehicles were parked in...