Overview

• A SporTran bus in Shreveport, Louisiana, caught fire and exploded after a compressed natural gas (CNG) tank rupture on April 16, 2025.
• The incident occurred outside a Fresenius Kidney Care dialysis center, damaging nearby businesses, vehicles, and pavement but causing no injuries.
• Eighteen firefighters from the Shreveport Fire Department quickly contained the blaze, preventing further harm or escalation.
• The bus driver and all passengers safely exited the vehicle before the explosion, according to local reports.
• Authorities are investigating the cause of the initial fire that led to the tank rupture, with safety protocols for CNG systems under scrutiny.