Updated January 12, 2026 — 8:49pm,first published January 12, 2026 — 8:14pm
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A bus fire in Southbank has closed a thoroughfare and sent acrid smoke wafting through Melbourne.
Video shows flames emanating from the bus on Power Street near the CityLink off-ramp, and an enormous plume of smoke blowing eastward over the city towards the Yarra.
Authorities closed the two inbound lanes of Power Street, north of Kavanagh Street, as a result.
Roselle Angel Guno was walking to her home about 7.30pm when she saw the smoke coming from the bus and firefighters on the scene.
“About a minute later, it exploded,” she said.
“I ran so fast, so that just in time I was on the other side [of the road]. I just wanted to save myself.”
Guno said she saw the driver get off the bus, and there didn’t appear to be anyone else on board.
Fire Rescue Victoria said the diesel-fuelled bus had no passengers on it at the time, and no injuries were reported.
“Firefighters are checking to ensure the fire hasn’t spread to any nearby structures,” a spokesperson said.
“Crews arrived on scene within six minutes and were able to quickly get the incident under control.”
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