A mechanical issue is being blamed for a fire involving a Lenoir City school bus, according to WVLT. Classes were cancelled for Lenior City Schools after the buses caught fire, and the district planned to resume classes afterward.
WHO:Lenior City Schools; WVLT
WHAT:A mechanical issue was blamed for a school bus fire that led to cancelled classes; classes were set to resume.
WHEN:Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 9:36 AM ET
WHERE:Lenoir City, Tennessee
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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