Driver whisks 6 students from a bus before it goes up in flames

The burning NC school bus - Source Photo

United States — A North Carolina bus driver rushed six elementary school children off her bus after seeing smoke on it's inside. 
The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon as Lindora Richardson was driving the children home from Chantilly Montessori Elementary School,  in Charlotte,  Tahira Stalberte the school distric spokeswoman said.
"We are very proud of her and for her following proper procedures,"  said Stalberte,  speaking on behalf of Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools,  on Thursday.  "It could have taken a very different turn had she not done her job correctly."
The bus driver said she and the pupils,  aged between 5 and 10,  "walked so far up the street" where they saw how the flames engulfed the bus.  Luckily there were no injuries due to the incident according to Stalberte. 
The bus driver will will be honored by the Charlotte Fire Department next week. 
"I do have two kids,  and I do love children,  (and) I love my job,"  Richardson said of the satisfaction she get's as a bus driver.