Bus destroyed in Aylesbury fire by derelict four-storey building
A bus was destroyed in a fire in central Aylesbury yesterday which also caused damage to a derelict building.
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the bus was 100% damaged following a blaze in Osier Way yesterday.
The fire service also confirmed that a disused four-storey building was also affected by the fire which ignited at around 2pm yesterday.
A spokesperson for the fire service confirmed five fire engines were sent to the scene and the bus was already in flames upon their arrival.
A second derelict bus was also damaged as a result of the incident, the fire service confirmed. “Firefighters used one set of breathing apparatus, one main jet, one hose reel jet and a thermal imaging camera to tackle the fire,” the spokesperson revealed.
"Crews worked to bring the fire under control, protect surrounding property and carried out damping down to prevent re‑ignition.”
It was also confirmed that Thames Valley Police officers were in attendance. While the first bus was 100% damaged, the fire service reported that the other bus and four-storey building were damaged during the incident.
Images on social media showed large black smoke rising from the bus. Residents stated that the smoke near to the Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre could be seen from over half a mile away.
No injuries related to the incident, or a suspected cause of the fire, have been disclosed at this time.