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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 6 MIN

Canadian charity turns pickup trucks into fire trucks to combat wildfires

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GlobalMedic, an Etobicoke-based Canadian disaster relief charity, is deploying specialized "fire skids" to volunteer firefighters to instantly convert standard pickup trucks into maneuverable, wildland firefighting vehicles.The initiative comes during a severe wildfire season that has triggered widespread evacuations across northern Ontario.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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