Fires
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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‘Difficult days ahead’: Fire activity still high for wildfires in West Kelowna, KelownaOfficials in the Central Okanagan gave an update on the wildfires burning out-of-control in the area, Saturday afternoon.FireAug 19
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How airlines are handling the evacuation of Yellowknife amid N.W.T. fireThe Northwest Territories' government issued the evacuation order on Wednesday night with residents asked to leave by Friday at noon.CanadaAug 17
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Could Canada’s wildfire season last until the snow falls?Officials have already said Canada is experiencing its worst fire season on record, charring more than 130,000 square kilometres to date.CanadaAug 11
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Guilbeault says Ottawa working to prevent further wildfire tragedy after deathsEnvironment Minister Steven Guilbeault says the federal government is doing everything it can to prevent further tragedy after four recent wildfire-related deaths.CanadaJul 20
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