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UPDATED Sep 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Sep 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Fire damages Lenoir City school bus fleet
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An early-morning fire damaged the transportation department in the Lenoir City School District, breaking out around 1:30 a.m. Six buses were declared a total loss, with estimated damage costs of about $800,000. Classes were canceled for today and are set to resume tomorrow.
WHO: Lenoir City School District transportation department; local school officials
WHAT: A fire caused major damage to the school bus fleet, leaving six buses at a total loss and prompting class cancellations.
WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: The cause of the fire hasn't been reported yet.
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