Tag: wildfires
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B.C. forest watchdog investigating backburn during Shuswap wildfires
[ad_1] British Columbia’s forest watchdog has confirmed it is investigating the province’s response to wildfires that ripped through small communities on the shores of Shuswap Lake in August, destroying or damaging more than 200 properties. A statement from the Forest Practices Board on Friday says it launched the probe after receiving a complaint about the…
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Ukraine wildfires soar as war rages
[ad_1] Wildfires have increased in frequency and intensity over the past decades across Europe and will surge further with rising global temperatures. Ukraine is no exception: more and more wildfires have been recorded since the 2000s. However, the exorbitant rise in fires in the country since 2022 is not due to climate change – it…
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Wind, humidity cause South Okanagan wildfires to flare up
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Smoke covered the South Okanagan over the weekend as hotter temperatures and strong winds have triggered a spike in wildfire activity. Crews continue to battle two wildfires in the area including the Crater Creek Wildfire near Keremeos which is estimated to be around 46,504 hectares. “We’re…
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Wildfires of the past months are both a warning and a call to action
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Op-Ed Opinion: The aftermath of this fire season can’t be just about recovery. Plume-dominated fire, fire tornadoes and rapid, unpredictable fire behaviour have changed the game. Published Sep 12, 2023 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 4 minute read Residents watch the McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna on Aug.…
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Police arrest man suspected of starting wildfires near Chibougamau
[ad_1] Article content A man was arrested Thursday by police from the Sûreté du Québec’s Major Crimes Division in connection with several forest fires that occurred earlier this summer in the Chibougamau area of northern Quebec. “A meticulous investigation” over the past few weeks made it possible to find the suspect, suspected of having voluntarily…
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B.C. wildfires: Army reservists deployed from Calgary to help fight fires in Okanagan, Shuswap
[ad_1] Around 40 soldiers from 41 Canadian Brigade Group in Calgary will be deployed early Monday morning to help fight fires in southern B.C. According to a Department of Defense release on Sunday afternoon, the brigade will be deployed as part of Operation LENTUS at 6 a.m. on Monday. The operation is the Canadian Armed…
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N.W.T. wildfires: RCMP warn of scams targeting evacuees
[ad_1] As residents continue to flee hundreds of wildfires in the Northwest Territories, police are warning of another threat: scammers. The Northwest Territories RCMP said in a news release Sunday that they’ve become aware of a text message scam purporting to connect wildfire evacuees to relief funds. “RCMP have received concerns about…
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Number of people missing in Maui wildfires still unclear, officials say
[ad_1] Exactly two weeks after a wildfire ripped through the historic Maui city of Lahaina, officials on Tuesday said that the number of people unaccounted for in the blaze continues to fluctuate due to uncertain and incomplete data. At least 115 people have been killed in the fire, the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than…
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18 people die in Greek forest amid raging wildfires – POLITICO
[ad_1] Eighteen dead bodies have been found in a Greek forest, as wildfires that have swept parts of the country during a ferocious heat wave turned deadly. The charred remains were found near the national park of Dadia, roughly 10 kilometers away from the Turkish border in the northeast of Greece. The area is a…
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Firefighters In Canada Make Progress Against Wildfires Amid Cooler Weather
[ad_1] BBC reports that wildfires in British Columbia, Canada, may be easing after over 30,000 people were driven from their homes. According to officials, firefighters have made progress amid cooler weather, but the “battle is not over”. Meanwhile, the government has deployed the military to aid in evacuations. BBC reports that heavy smoke has continued…
