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The Christian Science Monitor | As wildfire season looms, these residents aren’t waiting for government help

July 8, 2024

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“We see more and more fire in the interface between the forest and the community,” says wildfire expert Dr. Mike Flannigan. Efforts to bring wildfire training to BC communities are part of a partnership with TRU and BC Wildfire Service. Read more

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