A bus marked "Call on Jesus" in Shreveport, Louisiana, erupted into flames, leading to a significant explosion that damaged nearby properties. The SporTran bus was found actively burning outside a Fresenius Kidney Care location. Fire crews faced intense flames due to a ruptured compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel tank, and it took 18 firefighters to control the situation. Fortunately, all individuals on the bus exited safely, and no injuries were reported, although extensive damage occurred to adjacent businesses and vehicles. An investigation into the fire's cause is underway.
The fire involved a SporTran bus, which is the city's public transit system, and was actively burning with a relief valve open, leading to a CNG fuel tank rupture.
It took 18 firefighters to get the flames under control, and no injuries were reported; however, the fire caused heavy damage to surrounding businesses and vehicles.
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