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A Canadian firefighters’ organization is receiving backlash on social media after four people who appeared to be dressed as Ku Klux Klan members were seen at the organization’s Halloween party.

The individuals wore white robes and pointed hats as they attended the North Sydney Firefighters Club party in Nova Scotia.

The firefighters club said the individuals “are in no way, shape or form” associated with the organization.

“We made a mistake!” the club said on Facebook.

Individuals wearing Ku Klux Klan costumes were seen attending a Halloween party hosted by a firefighters’ club in Canada. The organization is being slammed by social media usersFacebook

The organization also said it promises to “be better” going forward.

“We apologize to any and all of our community who were offended or hurt by our lack of actions,” the club said.

Social media users continued to slam the organization in the comment section of the post.

“This is not a mistake, this …

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