Fire Weather
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Book about Fort McMurray wildfire shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen PrizeJohn Vaillant's bestselling book about the Fort McMurray wildfire is shortlisted for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.CanadaMar 20
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‘Fire tornado’: Video captures jaw-dropping phenomenon at B.C. wildfireThe 'incredibly rare' phenomenon was captured last week by overnight ground personnel working the Downton Lake fire, burning in the Gun Lake area north of Pemberton.FireAug 22, 2023
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Climate change made Quebec fire weather twice as likely, study findsWildfires have occurred in almost every province and territory this summer and have burned more than 137,000 square kilometres – about twice the previous record set in 1995.EnvironmentAug 22, 2023
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Canadian research shows extreme wildfire weather increasing around the globeNew research suggests the risk of extreme wildfire events is increasing across the globe, with some of the largest increases in Western Canada.CanadaNov 25, 2021
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‘Juneuary’ weather good news for B.C. wildfire crewsA damp start to June has officials hopeful about the coming wildfire season.CanadaJun 9, 2018
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