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Amazon’s New Wildfire Relief Hub in Canada | Toronto News

Amazon just launched its first disaster relief hub in Canada, tucked inside an Edmonton fulfilment centre, ready to fight wildfires and other disasters with over 180,000 emergency supplies by October 2026. Designed for lightning-fast response — within hours, not days — it partners with the Red Cross and Team Rubicon Canada to deliver air purifiers, N95 masks, heavy gear, and essentials for displaced families. As wildfire seasons grow longer and fiercer, this hub marks a major leap in preparedness, with Amazon associates dedicating paid time to keep it stocked and ready to deploy. It’s…

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