A private bus caught fire at Ojili mandal in Tirupati early Thursday. The bus was completely gutted in the blaze triggered due to short-circuit.
All 19 passengers on board were safe.
The travel bus was heading to Bengaluru from Bapatla in Guntur district when the
incident occurred.
Minutes after the fire control room received a call, the fire-fighters rushed to the spot and the flames were doused within an hour.
The police are collecting more details from the driver to know reasons behind the short-circuit.