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abcnews.go.comworld6 hrs ago
Wildfire along Colorado-Utah border kills three firefighters
A wildfire west of Grand Junction, Colorado, killed three firefighters and injured two others on Saturday. The fire has burned 44 square miles. Investigators have not determined the cause.
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Challenges in Protecting Manitoba Wildfire Crews from Smoke Exposure
Manitoba provides disposable N95 masks and training to firefighters facing heavy smoke from wildfires. Experts note that such measures filter particles but allow hazardous gases to pass through. Additional equipment like respirators presents practical obstacles during demanding o…