Whistler thins some trees in effort to reduce wildfire risk

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Every year, wildfires force evacuations, scorches forests and turn homes into ashes. To fight back, some communities are turning to tree cutting. Supporters say it's key to reducing wildfire risk, but some worry it does more harm than good. Radio-Canada's Camille Vernet went to Whistler to find out what's really at stake.

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