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“There’s no money on earth that can put out a fire like Fort McMurray,” said Glenn Mason. “If you build your community right into the forest, sooner or later that’s going to be a problem."

A few days ago Mike Flannigan travelled to Fort McMurray as part a special scientific research team studying the raging wildfire.

Humans are the leading cause of wildfires in Canada, says a forest fire researcher who believes the latest blaze that has ripped through parts of Fort McMurray, Alta., is no exception.

Listen intently, engage respectfully, Carr says.

Government support for research and development of Canada's rare earth elements has fostered new co-operation in atraditionally cut-throat sector.