School Bus Catches Fire In Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A school bus caught fire Tuesday morning on Jones Avenue near Oak Street in Bridgeport, but all occupants had safely gotten off the bus before emergency personnel arrived, according to Tia Josef, the city's Director of Public Information.

The fire was reported at about 9:30 a.m., and firefighters were greeted by "a fully involved" fire, as the first crew arrived.

Josef said that additional crews were called to the scene due to undisclosed exposure issues.

"The fire was declared under control in 30 minutes and is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office," Josef said.