Muna Tour Bus Fires in Burbank, No Injuries Reported
A Muna tour bus caught fire in Burbank, California, but the band members were unharmed and the incident was contained by local fire services.
Key facts
- The bus caught fire on the southbound 5 freeway in Burbank on Monday, 8:00 a.m. call by CHP.
- No injuries were reported; the band confirmed safety in an Instagram post.
- The Burbank Fire Department extinguished the fire after the bus pulled over on an offramp.
- The incident caused a shutdown of several lanes on the freeway.
- The band will continue the Gets So Hot Tour, with a show scheduled at Red Rocks on Oct 21.
On Monday, a Muna tour bus caught fire on the southbound 5 freeway in Burbank, California. The driver did not realize the bus was on fire when the California Highway Patrol received a call at 8:00 a.m. The Burbank Fire Department was able to put out the fire after the bus pulled over on an offramp.
The incident shut down several lanes on the busy roadway, as reported by local station KTLA. According to Pitchfork, the band appeared on KTLA 5 local news after the bus caught fire. The band confirmed that no one was injured and that many personal items were lost.
Muna shared a photo from KTLA’s coverage on their social media with the caption, “the band MUNA as seen on the news this morning.” The band’s Instagram post stated, “many personal items were lost but we’re all safe, thank goodness.” Naomi McPherson added a comment about a warlock curse, but the band’s safety was the main focus.
McPherson had missed several tour dates to care for her mother Harriet, who was in the terminal stages of cancer. She is now back on the road with Muna. The Gets So Hot Tour will continue, with a show at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on Oct 21 before heading to Europe.
Context
Muna is a pop band touring the Gets So Hot Tour, which began in Philadelphia on Sept 25. The band includes Naomi McPherson, who has been absent from shows due to her mother's terminal cancer. The incident occurred during the tour.
How outlets headlined it
- PitchforkMuna Safe After Tour Bus Fire
- Rolling StoneMuna Safe After Tour Bus Catches Fire on California Highway
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