VW bus engulfed in flames on Crow Valley Road

A VW bus completely engulfed in flames stopped traffic on Crow Valley Road this morning around 10 a.m., just south of the intersection with Nordstrom Lane. Orcas Fire and Rescue members were on the scene hosing down the blaze while the vehicle's owner stood by watching with his dog. The fire began slowly at the rear of the vehicle, and no one was injured. The firemen said a magnesium fire underneath the bus was flaming green.

A VW bus completely engulfed in flames stopped traffic on Crow Valley Road this morning around 10 a.m., just south of the intersection with Nordstrom Lane. Orcas Fire and Rescue members were on the scene hosing down the blaze while the vehicle’s owner stood by watching with his dog. The fire began slowly at the rear of the vehicle, and no one was injured. The firemen said a magnesium fire underneath the bus was flaming green.