A multi-emergency response was triggered after a fire broke out on a bus in Kirkcaldy on Thursday.
Two fire crews, as well as police, were called to Henry Road, close to the junction with Kennedy Crescent in the Hayfield area of the town, shortly after 4.30pm.
It came after reports of a fire on a seat on the upper deck of Stagecoach bus traveling along Henry Road at the time.
It’s understood that a number of passengers, including women and children, on the bus at the time had to be evacuated.
A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We received an alert at 4.38pm of a fire on a bus on Henry Road in Kirkcaldy.
“Two appliances, both from Kirkcaldy station, were dispatched.
“On arrival, officers found that there had been a fire on a seat on the upper deck of the vehicle.
“The fire had been extinguished prior to our officer’s arrival.
“There were no reported injuries and both crews stood down at 4.51pm before returning to their station.”
A spokesperson from Stagecoach East Scotland said: “We can confirm that one of our vehicles was involved in a vandalism incident in Kirkcaldy yesterday evening, resulting in Police Scotland attending.
“All passengers were evacuated safely, and fortunately, no injuries were reported.
“Safety is our absolute priority and we’ll continue to assist Police Scotland in their investigations.”
Police Scotland has been contacted for comment.
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