Overview
- LAFD received the report around 9:20 a.m. at 11460 W. Foothill Blvd. beneath the 210 Freeway in the Sunland/Lake View Terrace area.
- No children were on the LAUSD bus, and the driver was hospitalized for minor smoke inhalation.
- Firefighters knocked down the main flames and maintained a perimeter as hazardous materials teams monitored air quality and water runoff.
- Officials said the bus’s lithium‑ion batteries must be observed for hours due to residual heat and potential re‑ignition risks.
- Smoke triggered temporary ramp closures nearby, including the Osbourne Street offramp, and the cause remains under investigation.