FDNY Responds to School Bus Fire in Ozone Park
A school bus caught fire during school hours after it was initially observed emitting smoke in Ozone Park, Queens, on April 1, 2025.
The incident occurred near the intersection of 80th Street and 97th Avenue. As conditions escalated from smoke to visible fire, the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) was notified and responded promptly to the scene.
FDNY firefighters arrived, stretched hose lines, and brought the fire under control. The bus was secured, and the scene was stabilized. No injuries were reported in connection with the incident.
The response prevented the fire from spreading and ensured public safety in the surrounding residential area.
On-scene notes
- Agency response: FDNY
- Incident type: School bus fire
- Date: April 1, 2025
- Location: 80th Street & 97th Avenue, Ozone Park
- Injuries: None reported
- Status: Fire extinguished, scene secured