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Lightning strikes are the leading cause of wildfires in British ColumbiaIn the last 48 hours, British Columbia has seen more than 9000 lightning strikes. With more than 87 per cent of wildfires caused by lightning, this is keeping crews on high alert.FireJul 21
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Banff National Park gondola reopened after power outageAn undisclosed number of people have been trapped for hours on a mountain in Banff National Park.CanadaAug 8, 2023
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Power restored for thousands after severe thunderstorms, lighting strikes in OttawaThe hydro company says crews have been working around the clock since Friday, restoring electricity to approximately 9,000 customers.WeatherJul 29, 2023
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Intense thunderstorm causes power outages, lightning fire destroys Edmonton homeAn intense thunderstorm rolled through Edmonton and the surrounding area Sunday night, leaving damage in its wake.FireJul 24, 2023
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25 new fires sparked in Kamloops Fire Centre since FridayAt a time when much of the Okanagan hasn't had any considerable amounts of rain for weeks, BCWS is reporting 25 new fires have started in the Kamloops Fire Centre since Friday.FireJul 22, 2023
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Lightning strikes cause 2 Winnipeg house fires Thursday nightThe Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service says the blazes — one on Granada Crescent and the other on Walden Crescent — are believed to have been caused by lightning strikes.FireJul 7, 2023
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Experts urge safety precautions during thunderstorms after 2 Winnipeg homes hit by lightningOn Wednesday night, two homes in Winnipeg caught fire, likely due to lightning, and while this kind of event is rare, experts are urging safety precautions during thunderstorms.EnvironmentJun 29, 2023
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A lightning strike in N.S. hits church steeple, congregation looks for temporary homeThe damage to Falmouth Baptist Church could take four to six months to repair. In the meantime, the congregation is looking for a temporary place to worship.CanadaJun 19, 2023
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Wildfires ramp up in Manitoba after weekend lightning strikesMore than a dozen wildfires are currently burning in Manitoba, with three considered out of control, the province's wildfire service says.EnvironmentJun 5, 2023
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Toronto hockey fans to gather downtown as Leafs try to exorcise playoff demonsMaple Leafs fans will gather in downtown Toronto tonight, as the team tries to advance to the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs for the first time since 2004.SportsApr 27, 2023
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