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Canada has a wildfire problem. It became America’s problem, too.
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center. FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Gertie Byrne rushed to escape a looming wildfire bearing down on her home. Again. It was May 14, and authorities had given her two hours to throw important belongings in the car and …