A bus converted into a camper has gone up in flames near the Echuca Holiday Park in Victoria.
The Herald-Sun reports that the occupants were forced to flee the vehicle … and then had to watch the fire destroy it.
The full-size, double-decker bus was fully engulfed in flames by the time firefighters arrived at the scene between the Echuca Holiday Park and new Murray River bridge late yesterday evening.
According to Echuca Country Fire Authority’s Facebook page, while members were able to quickly bring the fire under control; the bus was destroyed.
Firefighters instead worked to stop the flames from spreading.
The Herald-Sun reports that a crowd of holidaymakers from the caravan park lined the levee bank to watch the Echuca CFA members dealing with the fire.
According to the paper, hose crews in full breathing gear because of smoke and potentially toxic fumes from the materials used in the bus conversion; also shot water high into surrounding trees in case of embers.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.
No one hurt is good news. Hope they were insured
I have always wanted to convert a double decker, but it would probably cost at least $70k, if you are spending that much personally to do it, it would be better to have professionals do it. Hope this was a professional build, as if it was done by them, insurance could be an issue.
Think you will be right Ric.
Ex Mechanic This side.
Wonder how old bus was? cheers bill.