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When wildfires still threaten homes in British Columbia and Ontario, Terese Greenwood shares her harrowing experience losing her Fort McMurray home in 2016—offering hard-won wisdom for those facing evacuation today. She emphasizes safety above all, urging families to heed evacuation orders and trust emergency crews. Despite the chaos, her community stayed calm and supported each other. After rebuilding, her family downsized, realizing simplicity brought peace. The emotional scars linger, and she’s now using her story in classrooms to teach resilience. For those evacuating now, she says lean on neighbors and give yourself time to heal.

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