Minor League Baseball Team Evacuates Safely as Bus Catches Fire in Iowa

Sioux City Explorers' charter bus erupted in flames due to mechanical issues; no injuries reported.

The fire started in the engine compartment and quickly spread to the passenger area.
Players were alerted to the fire and evacuated the bus without injury.
The bus was completely destroyed, but another bus was arranged to continue the journey.
The incident caused a three-hour road closure near Earlham, Iowa.
The team proceeded to their scheduled game in Illinois later the same day.