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After blaze engulfs 12 buses, calls grow for dedicated firefighting units at all BEST depots
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk Somit Sen , as published by Times of India — Mumbai
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This incident has led to increased calls for dedicated firefighting units to be established. A recent fire engulfed 12 buses, prompting concerns about fire safety.
A recent fire engulfed 12 buses, prompting concerns about fire safety. This incident has led to increased calls for dedicated firefighting units to be established. It is proposed that these units should be present at all depots. The goal of having such units is to improve response times and effectiveness in case of fires.
Further details about the incident and the proposed solution are available from the source. The fire has highlighted the need for enhanced fire safety measures. Dedicated firefighting units are being considered as a potential solution to mitigate the risk of such incidents in the future.
The proposal for dedicated firefighting units is intended to address fire safety concerns, but specific implementation details are not provided here.
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Category: safety Published: October 6, 2026 Source: Times of India — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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