In any case, why the need to have the media report it ?
If an incident is not reported the list of reasons can include a news blackout due to police or other government agency operations or heavy handed censorship by private company to protect its vested interests or the interests of others.
A burning bag pulled off a bus would make local news at least.
Note that news editors will surely know of the story by now but would seek confirmation from an official source, especially given last weeks rush to report the "hijacking".
Official sources may be hard to find on a bank holiday weekend.