Dhaka, Nov. 12 -- A passenger bus caught fire at Dholaipar intersection in Dhaka on Wednesday evening.

The fire broke out around 6:38 pm, according to fire service officials.

Upon receiving the report, two units from the Postogola Fire Station rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control within about 20 minutes.

No casualties were reported in the incident.

Duty officer Khaleda Yasmin told journalists that the fire originated inside a bus at Dholaipar intersection, but the cause of the fire could not be confirmed immediately.

Fire officials are investigating the incident to determine how the fire started.

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