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Tamara Pimentel reports on the aftermath of the 2025 Manitoba wildfires in Leaf Rapids, highlighting the community's struggles.

The 2025 Manitoba wildfires devastated many communities – including one in danger of falling through jurisdictional cracks. Tamara Pimentel travels to the small northern town of Leaf Rapids to assess the damage as community members are left sifting through the ashes. APTN Investigates: Ashes to Ashes by Tamara Pimentel • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/

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