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Comedian Bert Kreischer Says Tour Bus Fire Could Have Been Fatal After Tire Blowout Diverted Crew

Kreischer reassured fans about the safety of the crew while acknowledging the loss of the vehicle.
Comedian Bert Kreischer Says Tour Bus Fire Could Have Been Fatal After Tire Blowout Diverted Crew
Bert Kreischer attends the Chairman’s Breakfast hosted by Jim France prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 15, 2026. Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Haika Mrema
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Comedian Bert Kreischer said he narrowly avoided tragedy after a tour bus carrying equipment and personal belongings from his touring crew caught fire in the Midwest, leaving the vehicle destroyed but everyone involved unharmed.

The 53-year-old performer revealed the incident to fans on March 15, sharing an image on Instagram showing the skeletal frame of the burned-out bus after flames consumed most of the vehicle overnight. The bus had been traveling between tour stops when the fire occurred.

Haika Mrema
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Haika Mrema is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times. She is an experienced writer and has covered entertainment and higher-education content for platforms such as Campus Reform and Media Research Center. She holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University where she majored in marketing.