Othón P. Blanco, Q.R. — A bus was engulfed in flames Monday outside the community of Nicolás Bravo in southern Quintana Roo. Thick black smoke was visible for several kilometers due to the size of the fire.
The driver of the bus was traveling the federal highway in the municipality of Othón P. Blanco when his bus began to smoke.
The driver and passing motorists made the fire report to emergency services, however, the nearest firetruck was approximately 100 kilometers away.
The bus was quickly devoured by the fire and unable to be saved.
Local authorities have not provided information on who owned the bus or an official cause for the blaze.
