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Evacuees from British Columbia and the Northwest Territories say they’ve been overwhelmed with support from Calgarians as they flee their homes for safety due to the dangers of raging wildfires.
Local advocacy groups say they’re seeing an unprecedented number of people looking to give up their pets — mostly dogs — because they can’t find housing.