Bus was destroyed on BR-251 Military Fire Department An interstate transport bus was completely destroyed after catching fire in the early hours of this Sunday (12), on BR-251, in Salinas, in the North of Minas. According to the Fire Department, the vehicle was carrying 41 passengers, who managed to leave the bus before the fire took over the structure. The incident was recorded around 3:30 am, near km 290 of the highway. The bus was heading towards São Paulo–Bahia. When firefighters arrived at the scene, the vehicle was already completely engulfed in flames. The teams fought the remaining outbreaks and carried out the aftermath to eliminate risks on the highway. The Federal Highway Police were also on site to control traffic and record the incident. The causes of the fire were not disclosed and will be investigated by the responsible bodies. Videos from the North, Center and Northwest of Minas Gerais