VIRGINIA, USA — Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Winsome Earle-Sears' campaign bus caught fire Thursday while en route to an event.

The fire happened around 12:17 p.m. on Route 33, also known as Spotswood Trail in Greene County. Authorities said the bus driver, the only person on board at the time, was not injured. One firefighter sustained a minor injury while responding to the blaze and was treated and released by Greene County EMS.

In a statement, Earle-Sears thanked first responders for their rapid response. “Everyone is safe. Thank you to the first responders who got to the scene quickly — we are so grateful for you,” she wrote.

U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger also expressed relief that no one was hurt. “I’m grateful to our first responders for their quick action — and I’m th

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