A fire broke out at the Wilmington School District bus barn on First Street around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, destroying several school buses.
According to authorities, multiple fire departments from the surrounding area were called to assist in battling the blaze, which significantly damaged the facility and its contents. Witnesses reported seeing large flames and thick smoke billowing from the structure, causing concern among local residents.
No injuries have been reported, but the financial impact of the fire is still being assessed. The district has not yet released a dollar amount for the damage. The destroyed buses are a significant loss for the school district, potentially affecting transportation for students in the upcoming weeks.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire. Early indications suggest the blaze may have started inside the bus barn, but the exact origin remains unknown.
