Crime & Safety

4 School Children Escape Bus Fire: Report

Danbury's Assistant Fire Chief said the fire started Wednesday morning after the bus driver experienced mechanical difficulties.

Danbury, CT — Four school children were safely evacuated from a school bus right before it caught fire on Wednesday, according to The News Times.

The fire occurred near Coalpit Hill Road and Harrison Street in Danbury, Assistant Fire Chief Mark Omasta told the paper.

Read the full report on The News Times here.

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