Deadly Andhra Bus Fire Intensified by 234 Exploding Smartphones: Investigation Reveals New Details

Oct 25, 2025 02:45 pm CST

An investigation into the deadly Kurnool bus fire in Andhra Pradesh reveals that 234 smartphones worth Rs 46 lakh exploded during the incident, significantly intensifying the blaze that claimed 19 lives. Fire experts discovered that smartphone batteries, combined with the bus's air conditioning batteries and aluminum structure, created catastrophic conditions after an initial fuel leak ignited the vehicle.