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
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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 -
Rosalind Smith commemorated as a trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system02:14 | February 23, 2026 -
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Alberta referendum: Premier Smith says Oct. 19 vote will focus on immigration, fiscal position02:04 | February 20, 2026 -
Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments01:59 | February 19, 2026 -
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Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms02:20 | February 17, 2026 -
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Much of Alberta could see 10 to 30 cm of snow this week01:52 | February 16, 2026 -
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Tales and Taste Festival celebrates Black History Month04:21 | February 12, 2026 -
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Fireball lights up Alberta sky01:54 | February 10, 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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Rosalind Smith commemorated as a trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system02:14 | February 23, 2026
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Canvassers hit the ground for Water Not Coal petition01:58 | February 23, 2026
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Polar plunge in support of Special Olympics Alberta04:37 | February 23, 2026
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 22, 202615:53 | February 22, 2026
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Feb. 1125:51 | February 11, 2026
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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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