Why are fire-related deaths higher in Indigenous communities? | Unpublished
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Source Feed: Global News - Canada
Author: Phil Carpenter
Publication Date: June 5, 2025 - 05:00

Why are fire-related deaths higher in Indigenous communities?

June 5, 2025
A coalition of private and and Indigenous groups have launched a pilot project to distribute and install more than 6,000 smoke alarms for Indigenous families across the country.


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