TJ Maxx double-decker bus heading to Chicago catches fire on I-57, video shows

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Wednesday, May 6, 2026 12:19PM
TJ Maxx double-decker bus catches fire in south suburbs, video shows

COOK COUNTY (WLS) -- A TJ Maxx double-decker bus appeared to have caught fire on Wednesday in the south suburbs, Chopper 7 video shows.

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Chopper 7 was over the scene at about 6:45 a.m. on northbound I-57 at 159th Street.

By 7 a.m. it appeared that firefighters had the blaze under control.

Chopper 7 was over the scene on Tuesday on I-57 neart 167th Street.
Chopper 7 was over the scene on Tuesday on I-57 neart 167th Street.

It was not clear what started the fire.

Illinois State Police said the fire started at about 5:48 a.m. and no injuries were reported.

The company debuted the "Maxxinista Express" over the holidays.

The bus was heading to Chicago on Wednesday to begin Mother's Day celebrations.

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