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Valley Metro Bus Erupts in Flames on Loop 202 Off-Ramp in Tempe

The cause remains under investigation following a response that resulted in no injuries.

Overview

  • An ADOT traffic camera recorded the bus igniting and then several explosions with flames shooting from both sides.
  • The fire was reported just after 9:15 p.m. Monday at the Priest Drive off-ramp from the Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway.
  • Tempe firefighters arrived to a heavily involved vehicle, extinguished the blaze, and closed the off-ramp to secure the scene.
  • No injuries were reported, and officials said smoke visible for miles did not affect flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor.
  • Authorities have not determined what sparked the fire and have opened an investigation.