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Firefighting teams tackle wildfires in Albania and Croatia as heatwave blisters region
Firefighters continued to battle flames in Croatia and Albania on Sunday as heatwaves and drought seize nations.
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Insurance implications of Jasper fires
Recent wildfires in Alberta have raised a lot of questions about insurance. They include what the implications are, not just for clients but the industry itself. The Jasper fire alone is estimated at around $700 million so far.
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Parks Canada CEO asked if nature was put ahead of people as Jasper burned
Ron Hallman, president and CEO of Parks Canada, responds to a question about the fire response in the beloved Jasper National Park that saw widespread damage.
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Jasper wildfire evacuee describes situation, helping others escape
Jasper, Atla., resident and local tour operator Joe Urie describes the fast-moving wildfire situation impacting his town, and how he helped others — including senior citizens — get out of the danger zone.
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Jasper mayor calls wildfire ‘our community’s worst nightmare’
With buildings on fire and the future of his Alberta town unsure, Jasper Mayor Richard Ireland says he’s trying to remain hopeful amid the rapidly evolving wildfire situation he calls ‘absolutely our community’s worst nightmare.’
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Wildfires drive thousands from their homes in western Canada
Alberta officials say at least 7,500 people have been forced to evacuate as massive wildfires threaten homes and roads, while thousands in British Columbia have been told to be ready to leave on a moment’s notice.
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Labrador City fire evacuees anxiously wait for news from home
As a wildfire continues to burn out of control near Labrador City, N.L., evacuees are 500 kilometres away waiting for updates on the fire and when they may be able to return home.
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Artists lose homes and livelihoods in LA wildfires &more | E-Club
The west coast of Hollywood has gone up in flames. Many celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Mel Gibson, Anna Faris, Mandy Moore have lost their homes in the wildfire that has caused havoc in Hollywood. Find out more about the latest events...
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Albania asks for help from EU Emergency Response Coordination Centre to tackle wildfires
There have been numerous wildfires in the southern district of Dropull, 250 kilometers south of the capital Tirana. Fires there have been made worse by wind with firefighters hampered by a lack of equipment and the means to access the...
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Turkish aircraft tackling Greek wildfires flies through thick smoke
Turkish aircraft tackling Greek wildfires flies through thick smoke.Source: @TCRODOSBK, Twitter
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Greece wildfires seen from space in shocking satellite images
Greece wildfires seen from space in shocking satellite imagesSource: First four pictures - Maxar Technologies, Twitter. All other images - Planet Labs PBC.
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Scientists confirm the source of increased wildfires
Johanna Wagstaffe explains the relationship between climate change, beetles, and forest fires
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How Wild Horses Are Preventing Wildfires In Spain
Wild horses have become an unlikely new defence against fires in the Iberian highlands.
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Newcomer grocer extending helping hand to 'vibrant' Lac du Bonnet community during wildfires
Hanis Patel, owner of Campbell's Foods in Lac du Bonnet, Man., says he has been making sure evacuation centres and first responders are well-supplied as thanks for the welcome his family received just months ago.
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Deadly storms damage buildings, fan wildfires across U.S.
A powerful storm system ripped across parts of the southern U.S. and the Midwest on Saturday, unleashing a series of tornadoes and killing at least 17 people. In Oklahoma, raging wildfires fanned by heavy wind gusts have destroyed more...
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US Genius Invention to Fight Massive Forest Fires From The Sky
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a red-hot episode where we examine the ways in which the US forces helps to fight wildfires and save lives with some of the most impressive firefighting inventions. Fluctus is a website and YouTube...
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More than 6,000 people forced to flee as wildfires rage across the Prairies
Darren Sochaski, an outfitting business owner, says he fears his business may have suffered hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage due to fires in Smeaton, Sask. Shelly Lawrence also says there is a lot of uncertainty and...
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Pasadena Humane takes in hundreds of animals displaced by wildfires
Hundreds of pets have been displaced by the Eaton Fire impacting Pasadena, Calif., and many residents have had to shelter their pets at the Pasadena Humane Society. Kevin McManus, who works with Pasadena Humane, says they have the...
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Were the L.A. wildfires inevitable?
Author and journalist John Vaillant has written extensively about wildfires, including the devastating fires in Fort McMurray, Alta., in 2016. The National’s guest host Erica Johnson asks Vaillant to break down the similarities with past...
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L.A. area has yet another wildfire — but officials hopeful as winds calm
Freelance reporter Steve Futterman, reporting from the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, breaks down the latest developments in the fight against multiple wildfires, including the Kenneth Fire, which started burning late Thursday...
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Celebrated Canadian trumpeter loses L.A. home to wildfires
Jens Lindemann was able to grab a few cherished items from his home in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood of Los Angeles before it was lost to fire: eight of his 35 trumpets, a blazer, a T-shirt and his Order of Canada pin.
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Watch Duty CEO Explains How the App Can Help Los Angeles County Residents
Watch Duty CEO, John Mills, talks to Cheddar about how the app works, how it helps people in real time and how people can donate to help those affected.
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Officials: Lakewood fire 20% contained. 33 acres burned
Clearstream Road is closed, but there are no structures being threatened at this time.
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Officials: Lakewood fire 50% contained, 35 acres burned
Clearstream Road is closed, but there are no structures being threatened at this time.