School bus in Colorado catches fire with children aboard; everyone escapes unharmed

A school bus driver in Colorado has been praised by the fire department for his quick actions in evacuating more than a dozen children from a bus that caught fire. The incident occurred in the Aurora School District, with the bus driver noticing a small fire in the engine compartment and safely evacuating the children before the bus became fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find that all 14 children and the driver had escaped without injury. The fire was determined to have started in the engine compartment and was considered accidental in nature. The driver’s prompt and courageous actions were highlighted as crucial in ensuring the safety of everyone on board. The Aurora School District and the community also hailed the driver as a hero, expressing gratitude for his quick thinking and awareness. The district confirmed that emergency responders put out the fire and arranged for another bus to pick up the students and take them home. Social media users also praised the driver for his efforts, with one person calling him a hero and another highlighting that heroes come in all forms, including school bus drivers. Overall, the driver’s swift action and quick thinking were credited with preventing a potentially tragic outcome.

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