57°
The fire occurred in Bridgeport around 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 4, at Jones Avenue and Oak Street.
According to Tiadora Josef, the Bridgeport Fire Department spokeswoman, the first responding units confirmed the bus was engulfed in flames.
"Everyone was off the bus when units responded," she said.
Josef did not respond with information on whether students were onboard at the time of the fire.
Additional crews were requested due to exposure issues.
The fire was declared under control in 30 minutes and is under investigation by the Fire Marshal’s Office.
This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Click here to follow Daily Voice New Hartford-Barkhamsted and receive free news updates.
