Yemen: Massive fire engulfs a "bus" in Taiz, and huge sums of money turn to ashes.
Arab Sea Newspaper - Special
Arab Sea - Follow-ups: This morning, a sudden fire broke out in a bus belonging to a merchant in the Al-Waziyah area of Taiz Governorate, leading to the complete burning of the vehicle amidst panic among citizens. Local sources reported that the bus belonged to the merchant Omar Al-Dharrafi, and the fire broke out after a leak of petrol from the fuel tank, turning it into a ball of flames within minutes. According to initial information, the fire consumed large sums of money that were inside the bus, while all passengers survived without injuries, after they managed to get out before the flames engulfed them. The incident raised concerns among residents, especially with the delay in the arrival of fire crews, while activists called for an immediate investigation into the circumstances of the fire and the provision of safety standards for commercial vehicles.