It was a close call for riders of a BC Transit bus when it caught fire last night in downtown Sidney.
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SVFD has extinguished a bus fire on 5th street, no injuries, and traffic on 5th should reopen before 22:00.
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Blinko said heavy smoke conditions and nearby hydro lines made the operation challenging. Firefighters removed a top window to ventilate the upper level.
BC Transit said the vehicle has undergone significant damage and is still under investigation.
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