DERMA, Miss. (WTVA) — A school bus caught fire Tuesday morning in Calhoun County. The fire happened in Derma at approximately 6:40, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. Only the driver occupied the bus, and the sheriff’s office reported no injuries. Sheriff Greg Pollan said the driver noticed a burning smell, pulled over and saw the flames. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, but it appears the bus is totaled. Copyright 2026 WTVA. All rights reserved.