Study suggests stacking the frontlines during an unprecedented wildfire season will help stop the spread
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Study suggests stacking the frontlines during an unprecedented wildfire season will help stop the spread
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Study suggests stacking the frontlines during an unprecedented wildfire season will help stop the spread
05:15 | September 19, 2023
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01:52 | 11 hours ago
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Registration now open for Pets in the Park Walk/Run for Pets
05:42 | April 8, 2026
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Orchid Fair offers something for everyone
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Grant helps teachers learn about energy and sustainability
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Edmonton city council hears from public on infill heights changes
01:49 | April 7, 2026
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Edmonton blogger talks inspiration behind new children’s book
04:52 | April 7, 2026
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Documentary with Cree syllabics screening at Edmonton Indigenous film fest
07:57 | April 7, 2026
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New initiative supporting caregivers
05:22 | April 7, 2026
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Legal Aid: What does it mean to be out on bail?
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Expert tips for preventing cyberattacks
04:25 | April 7, 2026
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Transport Canada seeking feedback on bright headlight glare
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Alberta has ‘third-largest’ lithium reserve: report
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‘Mildly sexy lumberjacks’ coming to Garneau Theatre
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Edmonton QEII fatal shooting of Birinder Singh “not racially motivated,” RCMP say
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Study suggests stacking the frontlines during an unprecedented wildfire season will help stop the spread
Description
September 19, 2023
A new study from the University of Alberta suggests stacking more firefighters on the frontlines in Alberta could prevent some fires from escalating out of control. Ilbin Lee, assistant professor at the University of Alberta who helped lead the study, joined us on Global News Hour at 6 with more details.
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Study suggests stacking the frontlines during an unprecedented wildfire season will help stop the spread05:15 | September 19, 2023 -
First Nations protest as Alberta separatism court battle continues01:52 | 11 hours ago -
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: April 820:22 | 11 hours ago -
Registration now open for Pets in the Park Walk/Run for Pets05:42 | April 8, 2026 -
Orchid Fair offers something for everyone04:43 | April 8, 2026 -
Grant helps teachers learn about energy and sustainability05:08 | April 8, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Community impact at Alberta Blue Cross04:37 | April 8, 2026 -
Former Mountie, Alberta lawyers call Edmonton Police Service chief to be investigated02:05 | April 7, 2026 -
Edmonton city council hears from public on infill heights changes01:49 | April 7, 2026 -
Edmonton blogger talks inspiration behind new children’s book04:52 | April 7, 2026 -
Documentary with Cree syllabics screening at Edmonton Indigenous film fest07:57 | April 7, 2026 -
New initiative supporting caregivers05:22 | April 7, 2026 -
Legal Aid: What does it mean to be out on bail?05:15 | April 7, 2026 -
Expert tips for preventing cyberattacks04:25 | April 7, 2026 -
Transport Canada seeking feedback on bright headlight glare02:01 | April 6, 2026 -
Alberta has ‘third-largest’ lithium reserve: report02:02 | April 6, 2026 -
‘Mildly sexy lumberjacks’ coming to Garneau Theatre05:31 | April 6, 2026 -
Civic Matters: Councillor Mike Elliott05:19 | April 6, 2026 -
Elks hosting annual Winefest in support of their charities04:29 | April 6, 2026 -
MacEwan University professor in Florida for Artemis II launch05:15 | April 6, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: April 5, 202608:21 | April 5, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: April 4, 202610:38 | April 4, 2026 -
Large parts of Rocky Mountains near BC-Alberta border see above normal snowpacks02:09 | April 4, 2026 -
Alberta’s proposed immigration bill would create more red tape: hospitality sector01:59 | April 3, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Edmonton: April 316:33 | April 3, 2026 -
Ridin’ for Kids fundraiser helping sick children returns for 2nd year in Edmonton04:35 | April 2, 2026 -
How Building Financial Futures is helping low- and modest-income Albertans05:09 | April 2, 2026 -
Local talent recognized in 2026 Edmonton Arts Prizes04:55 | April 2, 2026 -
Edmonton QEII fatal shooting of Birinder Singh “not racially motivated,” RCMP say02:51 | April 1, 2026 -
Adopt A Pet: Meet Harald05:19 | April 1, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Edmonton: April 112:19 | April 1, 2026 -
Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline01:47 | March 31, 2026
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Study suggests stacking the frontlines during an unprecedented wildfire season will help stop the spread05:15 | September 19, 2023
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First Nations protest as Alberta separatism court battle continues01:52 | 11 hours ago
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: April 820:22 | 11 hours ago
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Registration now open for Pets in the Park Walk/Run for Pets05:42 | April 8, 2026
-
Orchid Fair offers something for everyone04:43 | April 8, 2026
-
Grant helps teachers learn about energy and sustainability05:08 | April 8, 2026
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Wellness Wednesday: Community impact at Alberta Blue Cross04:37 | April 8, 2026
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Former Mountie, Alberta lawyers call Edmonton Police Service chief to be investigated02:05 | April 7, 2026
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Edmonton city council hears from public on infill heights changes01:49 | April 7, 2026
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Edmonton blogger talks inspiration behind new children’s book04:52 | April 7, 2026
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Documentary with Cree syllabics screening at Edmonton Indigenous film fest07:57 | April 7, 2026
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New initiative supporting caregivers05:22 | April 7, 2026
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Legal Aid: What does it mean to be out on bail?05:15 | April 7, 2026
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Expert tips for preventing cyberattacks04:25 | April 7, 2026
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Transport Canada seeking feedback on bright headlight glare02:01 | April 6, 2026
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Alberta has ‘third-largest’ lithium reserve: report02:02 | April 6, 2026
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‘Mildly sexy lumberjacks’ coming to Garneau Theatre05:31 | April 6, 2026
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Civic Matters: Councillor Mike Elliott05:19 | April 6, 2026
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Elks hosting annual Winefest in support of their charities04:29 | April 6, 2026
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MacEwan University professor in Florida for Artemis II launch05:15 | April 6, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: April 5, 202608:21 | April 5, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: April 4, 202610:38 | April 4, 2026
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Large parts of Rocky Mountains near BC-Alberta border see above normal snowpacks02:09 | April 4, 2026
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Alberta’s proposed immigration bill would create more red tape: hospitality sector01:59 | April 3, 2026
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: April 316:33 | April 3, 2026
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Ridin’ for Kids fundraiser helping sick children returns for 2nd year in Edmonton04:35 | April 2, 2026
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How Building Financial Futures is helping low- and modest-income Albertans05:09 | April 2, 2026
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Local talent recognized in 2026 Edmonton Arts Prizes04:55 | April 2, 2026
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Edmonton QEII fatal shooting of Birinder Singh “not racially motivated,” RCMP say02:51 | April 1, 2026
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Adopt A Pet: Meet Harald05:19 | April 1, 2026
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Global News at 6 Edmonton: April 112:19 | April 1, 2026
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Carney, Smith expect to miss MOU climate policy deadline01:47 | March 31, 2026
Study suggests stacking the frontlines during an unprecedented wildfire season will help stop the spread
Description
September 19, 2023
A new study from the University of Alberta suggests stacking more firefighters on the frontlines in Alberta could prevent some fires from escalating out of control. Ilbin Lee, assistant professor at the University of Alberta who helped lead the study, joined us on Global News Hour at 6 with more details.
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