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Tennessee School Bus Fire: All Students Evacuated Safely

12/5/2025

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Story summary

On December 3, a Tennessee school bus carrying elementary students on Highway 49 caught fire while en route.
The driver pulled over at a gas station and evacuated the children promptly.
The Believe Harpeth Ridge Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the fire quickly.
There were no injuries reported.
The cause is under investigation.

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Story summary

On December 3, a Tennessee school bus carrying elementary students on Highway 49 caught fire while en route.
The driver pulled over at a gas station and evacuated the children promptly.
The Believe Harpeth Ridge Volunteer Fire Department extinguished the fire quickly.
There were no injuries reported.
The cause is under investigation.