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Most Forest Fires in Canada Are Simply Impossible to Put Out

Most Forest Fires in Canada Are Simply Impossible to Put Out
New York Times Saturday 18 July 2026, 12:31 UTC By Norimitsu Onishi 1 min read
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A wildfire burning in Bison Lake, Alberta, last year.

A wildfire burning in Bison Lake, Alberta, last year.
Canada (LOCATION) Bison Lake (LOCATION) Alberta (LOCATION)
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