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Fort McMurray wildfire: Friends, strangers, refugees compelled to help

May 6, 2016

Fri, May 6: As the wildfire began raging into Fort McMurray, people were understandably in fear for their lives. But after getting out safely, we quickly saw the power of compassion from friends, strangers and even Syrian refugees. As Eric Sorensen reports on the people who were compelled to help.

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