MUNA's tour bus catches fire on California freeway; band members safe

A private tour bus reportedly carrying members of indie pop band MUNA caught fire. According to KTLA, the incident took place on the southbound 5 Freeway in Burbank on Monday morning. All members of the band are safe.

A tour bus carrying members of indie pop band MUNA caught fire. (Representative)
A tour bus carrying members of indie pop band MUNA caught fire. (Representative)

The band confirmed the incident in a social media post, saying several personal belongings were lost but everyone was safe.

“The band MUNA as seen on the news this morning. many personal items were lost but we’re all safe, thank goodness,” MUNA wrote in a post on Instagram.

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Naomi McPherson shares cryptic response

In a comment under the post, MUNA member Naomi McPherson wrote, “if anyone could help me find the grandchild of the warlock whose curse is wreaking havoc on my life so that i can carry em up the mountain & fulfill the prophecy / undo the curse that has befallen me that would be much appreciated.”

MUNA’s upcoming tour dates

Despite the incident, MUNA’s next scheduled performance is set for Wednesday, October 21, at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado, followed by a show in Los Angeles on Thursday, October 22, according to the band’s tour schedule.

Aerial footage showed what appeared to be extensive fire damage to the bus. KTLA reported that the driver initially did not realize the vehicle was on fire.

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MUNA is touring its latest album

The Los Angeles-based trio, comprising Katie Gavin, Naomi McPherson and Josette Maskin, is currently on tour in support of its fourth studio album, Dancing on the Wall, released in May.

The cause of the fire was not immediately known.