South African firefighters battle Alberta wildfires

South African firefighters battle Alberta wildfires

June 5, 2023 7:14 pm MST.

A group of South African firefighters have landed in Alberta to help fight provincial wildfires. Danina Falkenberg has more on the unique group of firefighters.

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