Forest Fire

• Wildfires continue to blaze, spread smoky conditions across Manitoba

  According to the province's wildfire update Thursday, 150 blazes were burning throughout Manitoba, with crews having the most trouble in regions east of Lake Winnipeg.

  Weather

  Jul 30
• Environment Canada warns of poor air quality as smoke from Ontario fires blows in to Quebec

  The smoke from forest fires in Ontario is not only causing very hazy skies over Montreal, but is affecting air quality as well. 

  Environment

  Jul 26
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• Crews battle wildfire west of Calgary near Lac Des Arcs

  On Saturday, crews continued to battle a fire that started west of Calgary near the Trans Canada highway on Friday.

  Canada

  Jul 24
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• ‘Deep and profound loss’: B.C. sociologist on wildfires’ emotional toll

  'If you do lose your home, the hallmarks of this disaster are first grief,' University of British Columbia Okanagan's Mary Ann Murphy said.

  Canada

  Jul 22
• Evacuees return home, buildings damaged by Lynn Lake wildfire

  People living in Lynn Lake, Man., were allowed to return to their homes Saturday after some areas of town were evacuated as a wildfire encroached on the community the day before.

  Fire

  Jul 3
• Public safety issues fire ban for Saskatchewan provincial parks, crown lands due to hot, dry conditions

  The fire ban is effective immediately and covers all Crown lands and provincial parks.

  Weather

  Jul 2
• Soaring temps push western wildfire risk into ‘extremely extreme’ uncharted territory: experts

  Canada is just at the start of the lightning season and a fiery summer could still break out.

  Canada

  Jun 28
• Wood harvester out $150,000 in timber due to New Brunswick forest fire

  Fire crews remain on the scene of a forest fire in Saint-Paul, N.B. which is now contained, but came at a significant cost.

  Canada

  Jun 11
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• ‘Flames were erupting’: Crews in New Brunswick battle several large forest fires

  The Department of Natural Resources says there is a large active fire about one kilometre away from homes.

  Environment

  Jun 10
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• B.C. deploys crews to Manitoba to assist with several aggressive wildfires

  Manitoba currently has several active wildfires, including two northeast of Dauphin that are listed as out of control.

  Canada

  May 26