Two unoccupied passenger buses erupted with flames, and a third was damaged, in the LAX-it lot at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night, officials said.
The fire was first reported just before 9 p.m. at the lot, 9610 S. Sky Way, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey.
Two liquid propane-powered buses were “fully involved” with fire, Humphrey said, but the Western Propane Gas Association later said that the vehicles did not run on propane.
There were no initial reports of any injuries, nor anyone on board the buses. Fire officials initially reported three buses were in flames.
About 25 firefighters extinguished the flames in about 20 minutes minutes, Humphrey said.
“Though the fire’s cause remains under investigation, there is no reason to consider it suspicious at this time,” he said.
The fire broke out amid a holiday weekend expected to see nearly 6 million travelers.
Service at the LAX-it lot was briefly shut down as a result of the fire, officials said.
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The LAX-it lot has been fully re-opened following a swift response to a vehicle fire at the lot. We thank the firefighters and are relieved there were no injuries.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) December 22, 2019
LAX staff and APD officers will be on hand to help guests. Emergency crews on scene at the LAX-it lot and working to restore service to the pick up lot as soon as possible.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) December 22, 2019
The LAX-it lot is closed for up to 60 minutes for fire response. Passengers may take the G bus to the Metro green line station as an alternate for ride apps or taxis until the lot reopens.
— LAX Airport (@flyLAXairport) December 22, 2019
