Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change

When it comes to wildfires, the conversation is often framed in big-picture terms. But lost in this view are the people at the forefront of Canada’s response to fires. From how people think of wildfires to how officials can best support the people behind them, how can the world learn to better live with wildfires — and just who are the people hidden behind the thick walls of smoke and flames? Katherine Cheng has more.

• Waterbombers from Quebec and Ontario help Labrador fight wildfire, no rain expected for days