A Delhi Transport Corporation electric bus caught fire in the Shastri Park area on Wednesday night, prompting firefighters to begin emergency operations at the location, according to a report by Jagran – New Delhi.
The incident occurred in the national capital’s Shastri Park locality. The report said the fire broke out in a DTC electric bus and that firefighting efforts were under way when the report was published at 11:42 pm on November 11, 2026.
A short circuit was cited as the possible cause of the fire. The report did not establish the cause conclusively, and no details were provided about the bus route, the number of passengers on board, injuries, casualties or damage to nearby property.
Firefighters were described as working to control the blaze. The report did not specify how many fire tenders had reached the site or when the fire would be fully extinguished.
Electric buses are being deployed as part of efforts to expand cleaner public transport in cities, but incidents involving onboard electrical systems require prompt examination of the vehicle, charging and maintenance chain. In this case, the available report does not provide details about the bus model, its operating depot, maintenance history or charging arrangements.
The immediate operational impact on DTC services in Shastri Park was also not stated. Further information is expected from the fire department and transport authorities after the firefighting operation is completed and the cause of the incident is assessed.
