Another London bus bursts into flames day after double-decker caught alight

A second London bus has burst into flames just a day after an electric double-decker exploded.

The hybrid bus was completely destroyed by the fire which happened in North Woolwich, east London, at 7am this morning.

No one was hurt or injured in the blaze and the bus was not carrying any passengers.

Onlookers could be heard shouting ‘what the f***’ as they were urged to ‘move back’.

Pictures show the bus ablaze before dawn while photos taken in the daylight reveal a burnt-out shell.

It took crews an hour to extinguish the blaze, while a 25 metre cordon was set up as an investigation is now launched.

It comes after an electric bus caught fire in Wimbledon, south London, and caused chaos during the morning rush hour yesterday.

And a former firefighter revealed to Metro about the difficulties of putting out an electric fire.

Metrodeckers were temporarily taken out of service for safety checks in May 2022 for a few days following a major fire at Potters Bar bus garage, Hertfordshire.

In relation to this morning’s incident, London Fire Brigade said: ‘We were called at 6.49am today to reports of a bus on fire on Factory Road in North Woolwich.

‘No passengers were on the bus and there have been no reports of any injuries.

‘Firefighters attended and brought the fire under control by 7.55am.

‘One double-decker bus was destroyed by fire. A 25-metre cordon is currently in place as a precaution.

‘The cause of the fire is under investigation.’

Transport for London (TfL) has been contacted for comment.

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