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No Ban on Campfires as Canada Turns on Politicians Over Wildfires

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Bizarrely, Premier Doug Ford on Wednesday stopped short of announcing a fire ban—instead politely urging the public to avoid campfires.

Allison Quinn
Allison Quinn 

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A smokey Toronto skyline is seen from the CN Tower as wildfires in Ontario and Quebec continue to burn, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, June 6, 2023.
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Allison Quinn

Allison Quinn

News Editor

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