Dozens of children rescued after Calgary school bus catches fire

By Heide Pearson Global News

Posted May 8, 2017 7:42 pm EST

Updated May 9, 2017 1:08 am EST

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WATCH: A school bus caught fire Monday afternoon on a busy street in northeast Calgary. Investigators are determining the cause of the fire. Bindu Suri reports – May 9, 2017

A group of children had a frightening ride home from school Monday, after the school bus they were on caught fire.

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The bus caught fire on Harvest Hills Blvd. and 96 Avenue Northeast at about 3 p.m.

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Calgary fire says everyone on the bus, including 44 students, were able to get off safely.

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A school bus caught fire on Harvest Hills Blvd. and 96 Avenue northeast at abut 3 p.m. Monday. Contributed

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A school bus caught fire on Harvest Hills Blvd. and 96 Avenue northeast at abut 3 p.m. Monday. Contributed

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A school bus caught fire on Harvest Hills Blvd. and 96 Avenue northeast at abut 3 p.m. Monday. Contributed

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Photo of a bus that caught fire on Harvest Hills Boulevard and 96 Avenue N.E. In Calgary on Monday. COURTESY: David Hartwick

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COURTESY: David Hartwick

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Photo of a bus that caught fire on Harvest Hills Boulevard and 96 Avenue N.E. In Calgary on Monday. COURTESY: David Hartwick

One child was treated for minor smoke inhalation.

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Investigators are now working to determine how the fire started.

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