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Publication Date: July 21, 2026 - 12:29

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B.C. firefighters use drone to ignite a controlled burn while fighting an active wildfire

July 21, 2026

Firefighters in British Columbia say they have successfully used a drone to ignite a controlled burn while fighting an active wildfire in what they call a Canadian first.



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