A minibus fire was captured on video and uploaded to Facebook this morning after flames erupted from the vehicle’s door before being quickly extinguished.
The footage shows smoke and flames rapidly spreading along the side of the bus as onlookers react.
Reports said the incident occurred in Masilamea village, Vava’u.
In a bold attempt to control the blaze, a man rushed toward the burning bus with a bucket of water and successfully doused the fire.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the incident, and no injuries have been reported.
Police and fire officials have not yet issued an official statement.
Residents expressed shock at the sudden incident, with many praising the bystander’s quick thinking.
“You can see here—a bus on fire,” the person recording the video remarked.
Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.
