Hero Mom and Bus Driver Save 22 Kids from Raging School Bus Fire

Quick Action During School Bus Fire

• 💡 A mother, Kari Thorp, noticed smoke and flames under the hood of a school bus immediately after her daughter disembarked.
• 🎯 Thorp reacted swiftly, yelling "Fire" and initiating the evacuation of all 22 children from the bus.
• ⚡ The evacuation was critical due to the rapid spread of the fire and the unknown potential for an explosion.

Evacuation and Aftermath

• 🚀 All children were safely moved away from the bus, down the block, to ensure maximum distance in case of a catastrophic event.
• ⚠️ Within approximately five minutes of the first flame being spotted, the school bus became completely engulfed in black smoke and flames.
• 💥 The intense heat caused the tires to explode, and the aftermath showed a charred, gutted bus with melted asphalt.

Community and Safety

• 👏 The bus driver, along with Kari Thorp, is being recognized as a hero for their role in the safe evacuation.
• 📚 Parents noted that the children had recently completed a safety course at school, which likely prepared them to react effectively during the emergency.