Bus fire contained at Oriental Mindoro terminal, no injuries reported

A passenger bus caught fire at the Roxas Grand Terminal in Barangay Bagumbayan early Sunday morning, triggering an immediate response from local fire authorities. The incident occurred at 8:14 a.m., according to SFO3 Querube Peradilla, officer-in-charge of the Roxas Bureau of Fire.

Firefighters arrived at the scene promptly and brought the blaze under control before it could engulf other vehicles parked at the terminal or damage nearby structures. The rapid containment prevented what could have been a more serious incident at the busy transportation hub.

The cause of the fire was not immediately determined, and further investigations into the incident are expected. Officials did not report any casualties from the incident.

The Roxas Grand Terminal serves as a major transit point for passengers traveling through Oriental Mindoro, making the swift response crucial in preventing disruptions to local transportation services.