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What's behind Western Canada's forest fire outbreak?
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What’s behind Western Canada’s forest fire outbreak?

Lightning may be a factor in the forest fires raging in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, but the worst blazes are often man-made

The burning question

Some firefighting experts think seven 24-hour shifts a month is best. Others say it makes it ‘a well-paid part-time job.’