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Homes destroyed, people evacuated as wildfires rage in eastern Newfoundland

Homes destroyed, people evacuated as wildfires rage in eastern Newfoundland

SMALL POINT-ADAM'S COVE-BLACKHEAD-BROAD COVE — Residents of two small communities in eastern Newfoundland fled their homes Thursday as a wildfire raged along the shore of Conception Bay, burning houses and other buildings about 45 kilometres northwes
Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of U.S. deaths over 15 years, study says

Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of U.S. deaths over 15 years, study says

Wildfires driven by climate change contribute to as many as thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic costs from wildfire smoke in the United States, according to a new study.
Manitoba government tightens fire, travel rules as dry conditions continue

Manitoba government tightens fire, travel rules as dry conditions continue

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is hoping to curb the risk of more wildfires by tightening restrictions in some areas.
N.L. town declares state of emergency, issues evacuation order over wildfire

N.L. town declares state of emergency, issues evacuation order over wildfire

ST. JOHN'S — A community in Newfoundland and Labrador has declared a state of emergency and ordered some residents to evacuate because of a wildfire that has already destroyed some homes.
Younger Canadians to face far more extreme weather, finds study

Younger Canadians to face far more extreme weather, finds study

From floods to wildfires, the environmental burden on children born in 2020 could far outstrip that of their parents and grandparents, according to a new global study.
Hundreds of homes, people evacuated as wildfires threaten areas north of Edmonton

Hundreds of homes, people evacuated as wildfires threaten areas north of Edmonton

EDMONTON — Hundreds of people and dozens of homes have been evacuated as an active wildfire continues to threaten rural areas north of Edmonton.
B.C. reviews flagship climate plan as emissions targets fall short

B.C. reviews flagship climate plan as emissions targets fall short

The review of the CleanBC program will be led by two independent experts, with results expected in late fall 2025.
Residents of rural area north of Edmonton ordered to evacuate due to wildfire

Residents of rural area north of Edmonton ordered to evacuate due to wildfire

REDWATER — A wildfire burning in a rural area northeast of Edmonton has forced some residents from their homes.
UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

UPDATED: B.C. village that welcomed wildfire evacuees denied economic aid

The Village of Valemount says it is grappling with economic crisis after welcoming thousands fleeing evacuees from the 2024 Jasper wildfires
Rescue crews recover the body of a 10-year-old girl lost in Texas floods

Rescue crews recover the body of a 10-year-old girl lost in Texas floods

BRENHAM, Texas (AP) — The body of a 10-year-old girl who was swept away in rapidly rising floodwaters has been recovered, Brenham Fire Chief Mark Donovan said Tuesday.
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