Electric London Bus Catches Fire at West London Depot During Heatwave
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An electric London bus caught fire at a bus depot in Westbourne Park, west London, during the June heatwave. The blaze destroyed the double-decker bus and two electric charging points, forcing a nearby Tube station to close. Smoke was visible for miles around. The incident raises concerns about electric vehicle safety in extreme heat conditions.
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Footage captured the double-decker on fire at a bus depot in Westbourne Park, west London, on Wednesday evening.
Workers could be seen watching in shock as flames tore through the No. 23 bus.
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