Forest Fires
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At least 64 reported dead in Chile as fires move into densely populated areasChile officials says forest fires have destroyed at least 1,100 homes in the region of Valparaiso.WorldFeb 4
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After thousands of kilometres burned, Ontario wildfire season is starting to wind downA wildfire that had been burning northeast of Thunder Bay and is expected to cap off one of the worst forest fire seasons on record appears to finally be on its way to being out.CanadaOct 31, 2023
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Quebec forest fires: man facing arson charges detained ahead of bail hearingThe major crimes unit is trying to determine whether the alleged arsons are connected to the forced evacuations in June of residents of Chibougamau.CanadaSep 8, 2023
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Annual Kelowna 9/11 stair climb to also honour fallen forest firefightersLast year, first responders and the public participated in the 9/11 ceremony and climbed Knox Mountain for the first time.FireSep 6, 2023
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Hydro-Québec workers, vulnerable Cree community members evacuated due to wildfiresHydro-Québec says the public utility evacuated about 100 workers from the La Grande-3 dam in the James Bay region over concerns that roads or airports could get cut off.CanadaAug 18, 2023
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Total burn bans lifted in Kawartha Lakes, Trent Lakes, Haliburton CountyBurn bans had been in effect since early June for many some central Ontario municipalities. On Tuesday afternoon, the province lifted a restricted fire zone.FireJul 12, 2023
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N.S. spending $7.4 million to buy 25 modular homes to rent to victims of recent wildfiresThe 25 fully furnished modular homes will be rented for about $1,000 to $2,000 a month, according to the province. Some 200 homes were lost in the recent fires.CanadaJul 4, 2023
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Quebec wildfires continue to improve but risks remain as smog warnings liftedEnvironment Canada has lifted the smog warnings that have been in place across large swaths of the province for several days.CanadaJul 3, 2023
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Wildfires lead to smog warnings, poor air quality in QuebecEnvironment Canada issued smog warnings for the regions around the cities of Montreal and Gatineau and for western Quebec.WeatherJun 30, 2023
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Canada Day fireworks in Montreal cancelled over smog concernsThe company says the date cannot be rescheduled but it hopes the next show, presented by Ukraine on July 6, will be able to proceed as planned.CanadaJun 29, 2023
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