A Metro bus burst into flames inside the 9th Street tunnel in Washington, D.C. on Thursday evening, prompting a major response from DC Fire and EMS.
Crews quickly responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control, with authorities shutting down traffic in the area and urging drivers to avoid the tunnel.
DC Fire and EMS confirmed that everyone inside the tunnel when the bus caught fire was safely evacuated, with no injuries reported.
The southbound lanes of the tunnel were closed as firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, with a foam unit and additional resources called in to assist.
Dramatic videos of the blaze quickly spread online, with witnesses and local residents taking to social media to report the incident.
