Microbus catches fire in Kakrail
The incident occurred at around 7pm near the Kakrail Mosque. No one was injured in the incident.
A microbus caught fire due to a a mechanical fault reportedly in Kakrail area of the capital on 11 January 2026. Photo: Screengrab from video
A microbus caught fire in the Kakrail area of the capital this evening (11 January), which was brought under control by the Fire Service.
The incident occurred at around 7pm near the Kakrail Mosque. No one was injured in the incident.
According to the Fire Service and Civil Defence, three units from Siddiq Bazaar Fire Station reached the site near Kakrail Mosque at 7:06pm, shortly after the fire was reported.
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The fire was controlled by 7:10pm and completely extinguished by 7:22pm, the Fire Service said.
Fire Service officials also said they were informed that the fire was caused by a mechanical fault in the microbus.
