politics
February 24, 2026
Two buses catch fire in Estelí and Chinandega; passengers manage to evacuate on time
Two public transport buses caught fire in Estelí and Chinandega, occurring just hours apart. Although no one was injured, the incidents reignite concerns about the mechanical condition of some units in circulation.
TL;DR
- Two buses caught fire in Estelí and Chinandega within hours of each other.
- Passengers evacuated both buses safely, with no reported injuries.
- The incidents have raised concerns about the mechanical condition of public transport units.
- Authorities are investigating the causes and urging regular mechanical inspections.
- Despite government efforts to modernize the fleet with new buses from China, Mexico, and Russia, older buses have been involved in recent fires.
- Previous bus fires have occurred on routes including Managua–Río Blanco–Rosita, Rivas–Managua, and along the Managua–El Rama highway.