An overnight mechanical fire destroyed six Lenoir City school buses, according to the district. Damages are estimated at more than $800,000, and the district is working to secure transportation for students on Wednesday.
WHO:Lenoir City School District
WHAT:Mechanical fire destroys six school buses; district arranging replacement transportation
WHEN:Sep 2, 2026
WHERE:Knoxville, TN
WHY:The fire’s cause was reported as mechanical.
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