A DeSoto ISD school bus carrying students caught fire on Friday afternoon while transporting students from one campus to another. The incident occurred when smoke began to come from the vehicle, prompting the driver to quickly pull over and evacuate the students to a safe location while awaiting a replacement bus. Subsequently, the bus’s engine caught fire, but fortunately, fire crews arrived promptly, extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were reported. DeSoto ISD has not yet determined the cause of the fire. The district praised the quick response of the driver in ensuring the safety of the students during the incident. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures and quick-thinking in emergency situations.
According to DeSoto ISD, the fire incident involving the school bus was an isolated incident, and steps are being taken to ensure the safety and well-being of students in the future. The district is working closely with authorities to investigate the cause of the fire and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. The DeSoto ISD community has expressed relief that no one was harmed in the incident and commended the swift actions of all parties involved in ensuring the safety of the students.
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