Sixth graders safe after bus fire during Sea World trip

A fire occurred on Feb. 16 at 8:30 p.m. when a bus stopped near a Florida Turnpike rest stop.

February 19th 2024.

Sixth graders safe after bus fire during Sea World trip
On a sunny February day in Florida, a group of students from Broward County had just finished an exciting day at SeaWorld and were on their way back home. Unfortunately, their trip took a scary turn when their bus suddenly caught fire. Thankfully, everyone on board was able to evacuate safely before the fire spread.

According to Broward County Public Schools spokesperson Cathleen Brennan, the cause of the fire is still unknown. However, she expressed relief that no one was injured in the incident. She commended the quick thinking and response of the chaperones, school resource officer, and bus driver in ensuring the safety of all the students and staff.

As the students were traveling back to Broward County on a bus provided by My South Bus Tours, they kept their parents updated through texts and video calls. The school also made sure to keep parents and guardians informed about the situation as it unfolded. Brennan shared that all parents were constantly updated about the replacement bus and the expected arrival time back at the school.

Despite the frightening experience, the students, chaperones, and staff remained calm and handled the situation well. The school and district acknowledged their bravery and professionalism in dealing with the unexpected fire. In light of this incident, there may be changes in how students and chaperones are transported on future field trips, with safety being the top priority.

The district also released a statement emphasizing the importance of student and staff safety. They expressed their pride in the quick and efficient response of all those involved in ensuring the well-being of everyone on the bus. As for SeaWorld, they have yet to release a statement about the incident. However, perhaps they will extend an invitation to the students to celebrate the park's 60th anniversary as a gesture of goodwill.

In the end, the most important thing is that all the students and staff returned home safely. Despite the unexpected turn of events, the group was able to make it back to Broward County and hopefully, they will have more positive experiences on their future field trips.

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