Wildfire rages across countries around the world including Canada, Spain and Greece. Residents are forced to pack their bags and leave their homes. 

As wildfires increase, experts say Indigenous people can help with cultural burning.

Cultural burning is a fire practice conducted by Indigenous people for thousands of years to manage land, plants and animals. These burns are typically implemented at low intensity, small-scale with low risks. Natural fire breaks can be built after cultural fires are set.

Watch this one-minute video to learn more. 

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