School Bus Catches Fire in Winfield; No Injuries Reported

Winfield, Mo — A school bus caught fire early this morning in Winfield, prompting a response from emergency crews but resulting in no reported injuries.

The incident occurred shortly after 6:00 AM in the 100 block of North Ethlyn Road.

Lincoln CountyWatch confirmed with the Winfield School District that the bus involved was one of theirs. Officials stated there were no children on board at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

A mother whose child rides the bus said they were walking up to get on when the situation unfolded. She noticed a smell and saw smoke coming from the hood, prompting her to alert the driver.

The driver pulled over and exited the bus. Moments later, the bus became fully engulfed in flames.

Lincoln CountyWatch has reached out to the Winfield-Foley Fire Protection District for additional information but has not received a response at this time.

The cause of the fire has not yet been released.

This is a developing story and will be updated if additional information becomes available.

If you have any information related to this incident, contact Lincoln CountyWatch by calling or texting 636-377-0201 or emailing tips@LincolnCountyWatch.com. We are not law enforcement, but we work to keep the community informed as accurately and responsibly as possible.

This story was written by John Eads.

Sources: Winfield School District, witness on scene.