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MBTA Bus Catches Fire In Boston's Financial District

BOSTON (CBS) – Firefighters knocked down a fire on an MBTA bus Wednesday afternoon in Boston's financial district.

The fire was reported around 4:30 p.m. at 100 Federal Street.

MBTA Bus Fire
An MBTA bus caught fire on Federal Street. (Image Credit: Emily Flynn-Pesquera)

When firefighters arrived, the bus had already been evacuated.

No injuries were reported, and the fire was out completely by 5 p.m.

Flames are believed to have started in the area of the bus's right rear wheel well.

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