A campaign bus for Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears caught on fire en route to an event in Virginia. Earle-Sears, the Republican candidate for governor, posted on social media that everyone was safe and expressed gratitude to first responders. The incident occurred while she was scheduled to make an appearance in Rockingham County. Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger responded on social media, expressing relief that Earle-Sears and her team were safe and thanking first responders for their quick action. The event attracted attention amid other local news, including political developments, community issues, and public safety concerns in Richmond. The campaign bus fire highlights ongoing political activity and safety issues in the region.