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Wildfires continue to rip through parts of Saskatchewan
According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, 25 active wildfires continue to burn throughout the province, impacting thousands.
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Workers survive Ont. wildfire by hiding in shipping container
Nineteen construction workers survived a fast-moving wildfire in northwestern Ontario by huddling inside a shipping container near Sandy Lake First Nation, which is now under evacuation order.
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Rain gives some crews a break, but Prairie wildfires keep growing
Weekend rain bought some time for people threatened by Saskatchewan’s massive Shoe fire, but warm, dry weather continues to fan flames across much of the country. Over two hundred wildfires are burning in Canada, almost one hundred of...
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Workers survive wildfire by hiding in shipping container
Nineteen construction workers survived a fast-moving wildfire in northwestern Ontario by huddling inside a shipping container near Sandy Lake First Nation, which is now under evacuation order.
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Canada Burns: APOCALYPTIC Scenes As 15 New WILDFIRES Rage Across Country | CHILLING Videos Emerge
Stunning videos have gone viral as monstrous wildfires grip Canada. 15 new wildfires have reportedly started this month adding to the over 160 fires which started back in May. One viral video shows thick plume of smoke in the sky shot...
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Out-of-control wildfire in Squamish B.C., continues to grow
An out-of-control wildfire is threatening communities in the district of Squamish, about 45 kilometres north of Vancouver. The Dryden Creek wildfire prompted the district to declare a state of local emergency Tuesday. Although the fire...
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Sask. RCMP charge 2 people with setting fires
Saskatchewan RCMP have charged two people with setting fires in the province, but it’s unclear whether those fires led to the larger wildfires burning throughout the province. An 18-year-old woman and a 36-year-old man each face one...
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Toronto, Montreal air quality among world’s worst due to wildfire smoke
Air quality alerts are in effect across much of Canada as Prairie wildfires send smoke eastward, blanketing southern Ontario and Quebec. Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal are recording some of the worst air quality ratings in the world.
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2 people arrested, charged in relation to Saskatchewan wildfires, says premier
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says two individuals have been arrested and charged in relation to two wildfires at a press conference on Friday. So far, 24 wildfires remain active across the province, and Moe says many are caused by...
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Smoke from wildfires causing air quality issues for some provinces
Wildfire smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility as fires continue to burn throughout the Prairies. Parts of the Greater Toronto Area, as well as surrounding communities, are under a special quality...
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Europe heatwave: locals, tourists scramble to stay cool
Withering conditions that have baked southern Europe for days crept northward, Shutting some schools and daycare centres in France and the Netherlands, and sparking health warnings. Scientists said it was unusual for such heat to hit...
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Wildfire smoke, even from far away, can decrease air quality. Here’s how to protect yourself
Wildfire smoke that’s made its way from Western Canada to New Brunswick can have an impact on air quality, NB Lung warns.
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#TheMoment a Manitoba teen built an interactive map to help wildfire evacuees
Manitoba teen Justin Fung recalls the moment he created Winnipeg Community Compass, a website with an interactive map to help wildfire evacuees find essential services, with some inspiration from his dog.
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Wildfires gut Saskatchewan towns: ‘It looks like a war zone’
Wildfires in northern Saskatchewan have gutted homes, buildings and cars in several communities, including La Ronge, Denare Beach and Sucker River, with locals saying the charred scenes look ‘like a war zone.’ More than 7,000 people have...
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#TheMoment a student built an interactive map to help wildfire evacuees
Computer science student Justin Fung recalls the moment he created Winnipeg Community Compass, a website with an interactive map to help Manitoba wildfire evacuees find essential services, with some inspiration from his dog.
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#TheMoment pets displaced by wildfires got a helping hand
Parachutes For Pets founder Melissa David discusses the Calgary-based organization’s efforts to provide shelter and other support for pets affected by wildfires in Western Canada.
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Sask. fire evacuee describes watching her house burn on video
About 2,500 people have been forced out of their homes in northern Saskatchewan due to a rapidly growing wildfire. Brooke Kindel was one of those forced to evacuate her now-destroyed home. She describes watching videos of her Denare...
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#TheMoment a community organization gave a lifeline to pets displaced by wildfires
Parachutes For Pets founder Melissa David discusses the Calgary-based organization’s efforts to provide shelter and other support for pets affected by wildfires in Western Canada.
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Canada: Wildfires force 27,000 to evacuate
Wildfires raging in 3 Canadian provinces have forced massive evacuations. Most of the evacuated residents are from Manitoba — which declared a state of emergency last week. Watch in for more details!
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Finding space for wildfire evacuees a challenge as hotels fill up
Wildfires have forced thousands from their homes in Manitoba, but figuring out where to put everyone is a big challenge as hotels fill up, prompting calls for better coordination.
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Canadian wildfire smoke drifts south into the U.S.
Wildfires in Western Canada have caused smoky skies in much of the Prairies and into the U.S., prompting reminders of the potential health dangers from the smoky air.
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Wildfire shuts down 7% of Canadian oil production
The Caribou Lake fire in northeastern Alberta has temporarily shut down some oilsands operations. Companies say the fire, which covers roughly 61,500 hectares, has cut seven per cent of Canada’s total oil production at a time when crude...
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Wildfire smoke raising air quality, health concerns for Canadians
Heavy smoke has become a major health concern as wildfires continue to sweep across Western Canada — and even parts of the United States. Locations most affected have been issued air quality alerts, and those with underlying health
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Wildfire smoke travels south into the U.S.
The numerous wildfires in Western Canada have caused smoky skies in much of the Prairies and into the U.S., prompting reminders of the potential health dangers from the smoky air.