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Why Marietta intentionally set a school bus on fire before classes start
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Denise Dillon , as published by FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News
· August 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Marietta City Schools bus drivers participated in the drill to learn how to handle emergency evacuations.
In Marietta, a school bus was intentionally set on fire as part of a safety exercise. The event was a live-fire safety drill, aimed at preparing bus drivers for emergency situations. This drill took place ahead of the upcoming school year, indicating that the exercise is a precautionary measure to ensure driver readiness.
Marietta City Schools bus drivers participated in the drill to learn how to handle emergency evacuations. Further details about the live-fire safety drill are available from the source, including the specifics of the exercise and its goals.
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Category: safety Published: August 1, 2026 Source: FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News Reading time: 1 min
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