The Lost Bus: Real-life heroes inspired the film about the Camp Fire evacuation

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The film "The Lost Bus" is based on the true story of a bus driver who heroically evacuated children during the 2018 Camp Fire. Bus driver Kevin McKay, along with teacher Mary Ludwig, guided 22 children to safety through the deadliest fire in California history, inspired by Lizzie Johnson's book "Paradise." The movie features characters based on real individuals involved in the Camp Fire, including McKay and Ludwig, though some figures like Cal Fire Chief Ray Martinez are fictionalized composites.


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