Fires
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Calgary opens evacuation centre for those forced to flee Jasper wildfirereception centre for those displaced by the Jasper wildfire has been set up in Calgary for an expected 200 evacuees.FireJul 23
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Evacuees capture videos of Jasper wildfireViewer video and pictures show people fleeing Jasper National Park as a wildfire threatens the area. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate the area on Thursday night.CanadaJul 23
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Fire chief describes deplorable conditions at homeless encampment north of VernonThe encampment site contains all kinds of items: Household items, tools, construction material and a whole lot of garbage, just to name a few.CanadaOct 31, 2023
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NOTEBOOK: Atlantic, Pacific voters most worried about extreme weatherCanadians living on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts tend to have stronger feelings about extreme weather events according to internal government polls obtained by Global News.CanadaOct 21, 2023
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Community of Chateh, Alta., evacuated due to wildfireProvincial emergency officials advised residents northern town to pack medication, documents and sufficient supplies to last seven days or longer.FireSep 23, 2023
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One man arrested in connection with several fires, Saskatoon police sayAn investigation into several fires in Saskatoon resulted in an arrest on Saturday.CrimeSep 21, 2023
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Residents ask to be part of wildfire fighting effort in North Shuswap areaMore than 10,000 residents were forced to evacuate their Shuswap-area properties due to the Bush Creek East wildfire.FireSep 9, 2023
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Multiple grass fires spotted in Calgary and surrounding areasMultiple grass fires have been spotted in Calgary and Okotoks on Tuesday afternoon.FireAug 29, 2023
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N.W.T. says plan for post-fire returns ready but it’s ‘not time’While officials outlined the five-step plan they have for having residents return to their communities, they stressed people should not return until they are told to do so.CanadaAug 28, 2023
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Dozens of evacuation orders lifted around Central Okanagan wildfire zone; many remain"Some of these hazards include downed power lines, unstable structures, dangerous trees, equipment and debris in the area and hazardous materials," O'Rourke said.FireAug 22, 2023
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