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Wildfire near two Ontario First Nations ‘like a sleeping giant’ for now, MPP saysA massive wildfire near Sandy Lake is "like a sleeping giant," says MPP Sol Mamakwa. Over 2,000 evacuees fled as Red Lake 12 grows past 160,000 hectares.Fire5 hours
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Iconic Toronto church marks 1 year since fire ripped through its wallsA 2024 fire at the national historic site in Toronto's Little Portugal left many of the paintings it housed damaged or destroyed, including works by the Group of Seven.FireJun 9
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Air quality alerts ease across much of Quebec and Ontario after days of hazeAir quality has improved in much of Quebec and Ontario, but wildfire smoke continues to affect parts of the Prairies, northern Ontario, and eastern Quebec.EnvironmentJun 8
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Evacuation orders, restrictions in effect across Saskatchewan as wildfires spreadWith several fire bans and restrictions across the province, the provincial government recommends checking in with local municipalities before lighting any campfires.CanadaMay 26
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RCMP investigating fire at Falcon Lake, Man. cottageManitoba RCMP say they're investigating a fire that engulfed a cottage at Falcon Lake on Tuesday night.FireMay 21
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Officials say crews are dealing with more Saskatchewan wildfires this yearSince the start of 2025, there have been 135 wildfires in Saskatchewan. The figure is more than double the five-year average for this time of year.May 9
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14 children arrested in U.K. after missing boy dies in industrial fireEleven boys and three girls between the ages of 11 and 14 were arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.CrimeMay 5
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Wildfire prompts evacuation at James Smith Cree NationA wildfire in James Smith Cree Nation, Sask., has prompted evacuations and an emergency response from nearby communities.FireMay 4
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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service battles two overnight blazesFirefighters had the blaze under control at 3:37 a.m., and the city's Emergency Social Services team supported the displaced residents.FireApr 28
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Duncan business owner says city no longer responding to small firesWill Arnold says he and other business owners are frequently forced to extinguish warming fires lit by unhoused people in the area.FireApr 21
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