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School bus goes up in flames in Brevard County

Fire happened along Palm Bay Road near I-95

Photo Credit: Tom Rebman (Tom Rebman)

MELBOURNE, Fla. – A school bus caught fire Thursday morning in Melbourne, but no one was injured.

The fire broke out aboard a Life Changers Christian Academy bus along Palm Bay Road near Interstate 95.

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Tom Rebman took photos that shows thick dark smoke billows coming from the bus. Another photo shows what appears to be a fire in the back of the bus prior to it becoming fully engulfed in flames.

The school released a statement saying the an electrical issued sparked the blaze.

“Through God’s covering and quick thinking of our staff here at LCCA, all of our scholars and staff are safe and sound,” the statement said.

The school said measures were being taken “to not only ensure our scholars physical safety but their mental health as well.”

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

School bus fire in Melbourne. (Copyright 2024 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.)

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