London EV Bus Fire Takes Four Others With It

Written by express.co.uk on May 27, 2022. Posted in Current News

Another electric bus has burst into flames, this time in London a few days ago, and the fire was so intense it engulfed four other electric buses parked next to it.

The incident, in Potters Bar, happened on May 22nd.

Video footage posted on line shows flames and thick black smoke billowing skywards from the garage in the High Street, as by-standers watch on in horror. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service said six fire engines had been sent to the scene. The fire brigade urged the public to avoid the area and said the emergency could last for a “long time”.

In a statement, they said:

“We are currently in attendance at this large fire. This is likely to be burning for a long time.

Please avoid the area if you can, and keep doors and windows closed if you live in the area.”

Images captured by Shaun Cunningham show firefighters attempting to douse the flames with water.

However, as they struggle to contain the fire, a huge ball of flames erupts from the burning buses.

Smoke from the fire could be seen as far away as St Albans, according to local residents.

Social media users took to the air waves to add their thoughts on the developing emergency.

One wrote: “Some more f-engines on their way down – just passed through Cuffley.”

Another said: “Wow I was wondering what that was, worried it was someone’s house.”

While a third said: “Oh wow I wondered what the smoke was.

“Just passed the police & fire engines on route.”

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Services said they received 73 emergency calls about the blaze.

A spokesperson said they received the first calls at 2.36pm.

See more here: express.co.uk

All images: Shaun Cunningham

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