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Starting fires to prevent fires
Provincial information officer with Alberta Wildfire, Melissa Story, joins Sandra Batson to talk about the more than 1,000 hectares of land proactively burned by Alberta crews for hazard reduction burns.
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Long and difficult wildfire season ahead, say Alberta officials
Alberta firefighters are grappling with 64 fires still burning from the 2023 season, as the province gears up for another challenging fire season.
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Months after Shuswap wildfire, community braces for future flames
Preparations have begun as wildfire season approaches in B.C. Many are on edge, particularly those who experienced last year’s historic wildfire season firsthand. CBC's Jon Hernandez visits the Shuswap region, where the relationship...
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Alberta's 2023 wildfire season was a record breaker - but another hectic one is forecasted
A lack of snowfall has Alberta Wildfire preparing for a swift wildfire season. Dry conditions around the Edmonton area have already led to early grassfires blowing in that direction.
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Alberta's 2023 wildfire season was a record breaker. Another hectic one is forecast
A lack of snowfall has Alberta Wildfire preparing for a busy wildfire season. Dry conditions around the Edmonton area have already led to early grass fires blowing in that direction.
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Record wildfires plunge Canada's air quality below the U.S. for first time
A new report says heavy wildfire smoke made Canada’s 2023 air quality worse than the U.S. for the first time, and scientists warn it could happen again this year.
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Northern Alberta prepares for another intense wildfire season
After an extremely dry winter, it’s expected to be another busy wildfire season in Alberta. CBC’s Dennis Kovtun takes a look at how the County of Grande Prairie is preparing to battle the blazes.
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A look at how Alberta Wildfire responds to increased winter wildfires
Alberta Wildfire has been responding to an increased number of winter wildfires due to warmer and drier weather this season. CBC’s Trevor Wilson flew with crews near Fox Lake, east of High Level, to see winter wildfire fighting in action.
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Chile forest fires: President indicates arson suspected
Chile ramps up security in areas hit by wildfires amid reports arsonists are behind attempts to light new ones.
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Wildfires kill dozens in Chile
A state of emergency has been declared in Chile, as intense wildfires ripped through the Pacific coast, killed at least 99 people. Officials warn more bad news is expected in the days ahead, as flames threaten densely populated areas.
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Chile’s wildfires kill at least 112, as Boric warns death toll to rise
Two days of national mourning are declared in Chile - wildfires kill more than a hundred people, with 400 more reportedly missing.
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After bottlenecked wildfire evacuations, more communities are thinking about emergency exits
Hundreds of residents discovered there was only one way to escape their communities as they fled Halifax-area wildifres this summer. Several rural communities are now calling for reviews of their own neighbourhood planning.
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Bogota goes car-free for a day to combat recent air pollution
The streets in Bogota, Colombia, were clear of traffic and instead filled with pedestrians and cyclists on Thursday, as only vehicles related to public transportation were permitted on the roads. The restrictions were only in effect for...
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Colombia declares state of emergency as wildfires ravage forests
Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a state of emergency to bring more aid for firefighting efforts against a rash of wildfires raging across the country's forests. More than 200 blazes have been extinguished this month.
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Extreme weather makes Canadian homes harder, more expensive to insure
Climate change has made extreme weather more common in Canada. And the accompanying disasters such as floods and fires have made home insurance more expensive — if you can get it all.
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N.W.T. voters cast ballots Tuesday in election delayed by wildfires
Voters in the Northwest Territories head to the polls on Tuesday after the initial election date was moved thanks to wildfires. The campaign has focused on several key issues, including housing, jobs and planning for future wildfire...
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Southern California Wildfires Double in Size
A wildfire in southern California doubled in size as firefighters battled flames fueled by the Santa Ana winds.
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Southern California Wildfire Doubles in Size
A wildfire in southern California doubled in size as firefighters battled flames fueled by the Santa Ana winds.
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Last month was the hottest September on record … by a lot
In line with what's been seen in earlier months, September 2023 was the hottest September ever recorded, but what's most striking is how much hotter it was than past years. The previous record was about half a degree above 1991-2020...
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#TheMoment South African firefighters sang goodbye to Canada
After helping battle wildfires in B.C., firefighters from South Africa said farewell to Canada with a musical performance at their camp in Prince George.
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Evacuees return to Yellowknife but the threat of wildfire remains
Wildfire evacuees are returning to a mostly unchanged Yellowknife three weeks after they were forced to flee. But the signs of the fires are still there with the outskirts scarred by firebreaks, smoke lingering in the air and the threat...
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Fires rip through 2 B.C. communities with the help of strong winds
A wildfire is ripping through the community of Adams Lake, B.C., prompting residents of nearly 100 homes to evacuate. As the province continues to battle its worst wildfire season yet, officials warn more evacuation orders are coming.
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Fires rip through B.C. communities because of strong winds
A wildfire is ripping through the community of Adams Lake, B.C., prompting residents of nearly 100 homes to evacuate. As the province continues to battle its worst wildfire season yet, officials warn more evacuation orders are coming.
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Osoyoos, B.C., 'pulls together' to provide meals for fire crews
Community members in Osoyoos, B.C., have been funding an effort led by local business owners to get fresh meals to fire crews working to beat back the wildfire that rocked the community.