More than 4 million euros of damage, a fleet of hydrogen buses catches fire: an impressive plume of smoke in the middle of the night – France
Seven hydrogen buses caught fire in the middle of the night on Thursday, January 2, 2025 in Danjoutin (Territoire de Belfort). The fire was brought under control and any danger of explosion has now been eliminated. Homes near the site have been confined to limit the risk linked to air pollution.
The image is spectacular, the plume of smoke impressive, clearly visible from the A36 motorway despite the darkness. Around 2:20 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025, seven hydrogen buses caught fire in the parking lot of the Optymo bus depot in Danjoutin (Territoire de Belfort), indicates the prefecture of the Territoire de Belfort.
The fire is currently contained. The incident did not cause any injuries. As a preventive measure and despite winds blowing smoke from…


