'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands

10-08-2026 01:02 via bbc.co.uk

'Not afraid to stay': The Canadians taking fighting wildfires into their own hands

With wildfires now widespread and frequent, some rural residents in Canada are learning how to fight the flames themselves and protect their own homes.

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