Gamber & Community Fire Co. and Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department were alerted for a large vehicle fire on Rt. 32 just south of the Louisville curve at approximately 2:07 pm on Tuesday, November 18.

Engine 134 arrived on the scene of a school bus partially involved in fire in the roadway. The driver had been safely evacuated. Engine 124 from Sykesville assisted with extinguishment.

The Maryland State Fire Marshal and Maryland State Police are investigating the cause of the fire. State Highways was called to salt the road after water from the firefighting operation froze.