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Fire that forced evacuation of Labrador City was nearly out — but then it explodedNewfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says the blaze grew Friday from six square kilometres to about 100 square kilometres, advancing by 21 kilometres in just four hours.CanadaJul 13, 2024
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Waterbombers from Quebec and Ontario help Labrador fight wildfire, no rain expected for daysEight amphibious waterbombers are attacking the 15-square-kilometre fire, including two from Quebec and another two from Ontario.CanadaJun 22, 2024
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Evacuation ordered for residents of Quebec’s Port-Cartier as forest fires approachMayor Alain Thibault declared a state of emergency on Friday and told residents to evacuate to the emergency accommodation at a temporary shelter in Baie-Comeau.CanadaJun 22, 2024
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Saskatchewan airtanker fleet set to be replaced as forest fires rageFour repurposed land-based airtanker aircraft will be replacing the current fleet to fight fires across the province.CanadaApr 23, 2024
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Wildfires, floods and smoke: Canada’s top 2023 weather storiesEnvironment Canada unveiled its top weather stories for 2023. The presenting climatologist said human caused-climate was partially to blame and said more extreme weather will come.WeatherDec 20, 2023
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N.B. forest fire seasons wraps with 200 fires and more than 850 hectares burnedNew Brunswick's forest fire season is officially over for 2023. This year, the province saw 200 fires that burned more than 850 hectares, almost double the 10-year average.FireNov 5, 2023
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Former High River woman survives Alberta floods and now N.W.T. firesFormer High River woman who survived the Alberta floods is now returning to Yellowknife after being evacuatedFireSep 10, 2023
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B.C. wildfires moving in ‘positive direction’ but drought threat looms: MinistersThere have been more than 2,087 fires in the province since April 1, scorching more than 2.25 million hectares of land.EnvironmentSep 6, 2023
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‘We are sick of it’: Ontario forest firefighters burning out as concerns growOntario firefighters are demanding better pay, conditions and safety after an intense wildfire season that saw air quality warnings issued across North America.FireAug 25, 2023
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New Brunswick government reviewing response to forest fire near Saint AndrewsThe provincial government is reviewing the response to a 540-hectare fire that ignited back in May and destroyed one home in Bocabec and Chamcook.EnvironmentAug 10, 2023
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