Multiple School Buses Catch Fire in North Carolina Minnesota Children Safely Evacuated

Several school bus fires occurred recently in the U.S. with no reported injuries, highlighting the importance of quick evacuation and safety awareness. In Wayne County, North Carolina, a bus caught fire but the driver safely evacuated the children before firefighters extinguished the blaze. In Bethel, Minnesota, a mother and the bus driver helped evacuate 22 elementary students just moments before flames engulfed the bus, with the incident captured on a Ring doorbell camera; their swift actions and recent safety training were credited for preventing injuries. Similarly, in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, eight children were evacuated from a school bus fire near 55th Avenue and Brooklyn Boulevard thanks to the bus driver and bystanders, with authorities attributing the fire likely to a mechanical issue. Fire departments in both Minnesota incidents extinguished the fires quickly, and students were safely reunited with their parents. These events underscore the critical role of vigilance, prompt response, and community cooperation in school bus fire emergencies.