Rayagada, Feb 13: As many as 50 had a close shave after the bus in which they were travelling caught fire Katalaguda under Rayagada police limits in wee hours of Saturday.

However, no casualties were reported in the incident.

According to reports, the fire mishap took place when the bus was on its way to Polasara in Ganjam district from Kasagumuda in Nabarangpur district.

The exact reason behind the mishap is yet to be ascertained, it is being suspected that the bus caught fire due to short circuit.