Late Wednesday night, Williston firefighters quickly brought a fire involving four electric school buses under control at Allen Brook School.

At approximately 10:20 p.m. on March 11, custodial staff discovered several buses on fire in the parking area at Allen Brook School, 497 Talcott Road, and immediately called 911.

Fire crews arrived within three minutes of dispatch and found four buses actively burning. Using a deck gun and two hand lines, firefighters were able to knock down the fire within five minutes, preventing it from spreading to nearby vehicles or structures.

Approximately 11 firefighters responded, along with additional medical resources as a precaution. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and all staff on site were safe.

The four buses sustained significant damage, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Deputy Chief Tim Gerry credited the firefighters’ rapid response and teamwork for quickly bringing the incident under control.

The Williston Fire Department would also like to thank the Essex Junction Fire Department for providing station coverage and the Williston Police Department for securing the scene.

Questions regarding the operational impacts of the fire should be directed to Champlain Valley School District, Superintendent Adam Bunting.