Oujda: Devastating fire turns city buses into rubble at depot

Fire consumes the fleet of the city transport company in Oujda

The city of Oujda was in a state of maximum alert in the early hours of this morning following a massive fire that broke out inside the “Mobilis” city transport depot, causing extensive material damage as flames severely affected a number of parked buses.

Incident details and emergency response

Upon learning of the incident, civil defense forces arrived at the scene supported by advanced firefighting equipment. They faced significant difficulties in containing the flames, which spread rapidly due to the nature of the flammable materials inside the buses and the depot. Specialized teams were able to control the fire before it spread to the rest of the buses parked in the vicinity.

Security investigation opened to determine circumstances

Local authorities and security services in Oujda arrived at the scene immediately, cordoning off the area to open a thorough judicial investigation under the supervision of the competent public prosecutor. The investigation aims to reveal the underlying causes of the fire, whether it was accidental, resulting from an electrical short circuit, or a deliberate act, especially given the damage to a significant portion of the fleet that serves the local population.

Implications for city transport services

The fire has sparked great concern among citizens in Oujda, given the potential resulting shortage in the number of operational buses, which will directly impact the commutes of students and employees. The public is awaiting official clarifications from the responsible authorities regarding the actual extent of the damage and its impact on the daily city transport schedule in the coming days.