MBTA bus catches fire in Boston

BOSTON (MyFoxBoston.com) -- An MBTA bus caught fire in Boston Wednesday.

The fire started in the right rear wheel well of the bus in front of 100 Federal St. at about 4:30 p.m. No passengers were on board when the flames started and no injuries were reported.

Workers in the area said they heard an explosion beforehand.

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Firefighters cleared the scene by 5 p.m.

No other information was immediately released. Stay with MyFoxBoston.com for updates as they become available.