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School Bus Catches On Fire In Orange County

ORANGE (CBSLA.com) — A school bus carrying children caught on fire Wednesday on State Route 57 in Orange County.

The fire broke out in the back of the bus around 1:25 p.m. on northbound SR-57 near State Route 91.

All the children were safely taken off the bus by authorities and directed to stand on the right shoulder.

A tow truck and a second school bus have been requested to the scene to move the bus and pick up the children.

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The bus was partially blocking the right lane of the freeway, causing major traffic delays.

No injuries were reported in the fire.

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