Karnataka: Private bus on way to Bengaluru catches fire, 10 passengers injured A private bus carrying 36 passengers from Hosanagar to Bengaluru caught fire in Karnataka. Emergency services reached the site promptly and evacuated all passengers safely. Bengaluru:In a tragic incident in Karnataka, a private bus travelling from Hosanagar to Bengaluru caught fire on Thursday, leaving at least 10 passengers injured. Authorities confirmed that all passengers were safely evacuated from the bus before the fire could spread further. Emergency services promptly reached the scene to control the flames and assist the injured.