Firefighters in cities across Canada say the problem of fires in homeless encampments has grown 'exponentially' since the pandemic collided with the housing crisis.
A homeless man sifts through what's left of his possessions after a fire destroyed his encampment in downtown London, Ont. It's a scene that's becoming more common, increasing the likelihood of injury and keeping firefighters on their toes.
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