Canadian firefighters will leave freezing conditions in their homeland to help fight bushfires in Australia, giving up Christmas with their families to do so
Firefighters from provinces across Canada have volunteered to give up Christmas with their families and fly toThe crack team has answered Australia's call for help during what's expected to be a dangerous bushfire season.
"We are pleased to help the people of Australia as they face these devastating fires, especially since Manitoba has been on the receiving end of help from friends and neighbours when wildfires and other natural disasters hit our province," Premier of the Canadian province of Manitoba, Brian Pallister, said.
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