Comedian Bert Kreischer's Tour Bus Catches Fire

Kreischer and crew safe after bus blaze on Minnesota interstate

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:34am

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Comedian Bert Kreischer and his crew are safe after one of their tour buses caught fire on a Minnesota interstate on Sunday afternoon. The front portion of the bus was heavily burned, but no injuries were reported. Kreischer later posted about the incident on social media, saying "God works in mysterious ways."

Why it matters

Tour bus fires can be extremely dangerous, especially when performers and crew are sleeping onboard. This incident highlights the risks associated with extensive touring and the importance of safety protocols to protect entertainers and their staff.

The details

According to Minnesota State Patrol, a state trooper and firefighters responded to a report of a coach bus on fire along eastbound Interstate 94. The driver was the only person present when the bus caught fire. Kreischer later posted an image showing the heavily burned front portion of the bus, though the back only suffered smoke damage.

  • The bus fire occurred on Sunday afternoon.

The players

Bert Kreischer

A comedian known for the Netflix series "Free Bert" who was traveling on tour when his bus caught fire.

Minnesota State Patrol

The law enforcement agency that responded to the report of the bus fire on the interstate.

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What they’re saying

“We are all safe but my bus is gone. God works in mysterious ways.”

— Bert Kreischer

What’s next

Authorities will investigate the cause of the bus fire, and Kreischer and his crew will need to make arrangements to continue their tour after the loss of one of their buses.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by touring entertainers, and the importance of having robust safety protocols in place to protect performers and their staff when traveling on the road.