6th firefighter killed battling California wildfires
Authorities say a firefighter has been killed battling the largest record blaze in California history. Continue reading
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2 people treated for smoke inhalation after kitchen fire in Hamilton
Two people have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire on Jackson Street in Hamilton. Continue reading
Northeastern Ontario plagued by 17 forest fires still out of control
The Ministry of Natural Resources says one of the larger out-of-control fires is Parry Sound 33, which is about 113 square kilometres in size. Continue reading
Firefighters battling 122 active forest fires across northern Ontario
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources says there were 122 active fires as of Monday night, including 78 in the northwest region and 44 in the northeast. Continue reading
Crews put out two separate fires in northwest Edmonton over weekend
Two fires kept Edmonton fire crews busy Sunday and into early Monday morning. Continue reading
Ready for their ‘worst possible day’: Winnipeg firefighter training an intense process
By Amber McGuckin Reporter
The City of Winnipeg’s 15 newest crew of firefighters are now patrolling the streets but they have to go through intense training before they’re ready for the job. Continue reading
Forest fire comes within seven kilometres of Highway 69 in northeastern Ontario
McCool says police are monitoring the situation closely, and if the smoke is heavy enough a portion of the highway could be closed. Continue reading
BC Wildfire Service merges Mount Eneas and Munro Creek wildfires
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
BC Wildfire Service plans to merge the Mount Eneas and Munro Creek wildfires near Peachland. Continue reading
Ontario firefighters get help from U.S. crews as more forest fires discovered
Shayne McCool, fire information officer with the province’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, says the increased manpower should help as more blazes are discovered. Continue reading
Firefighters still fighting 21 forest fires across northeastern Ontario
There were 52 active fires in the region as of Saturday morning, compared to 70 on Monday, said Shayne McCool, fire information officer for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Continue reading
