Oregon Wildfires
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Thousands displaced by Oregon wildfire that has burned an area larger than NYCOther states hard hit by the latest spate of wildfires include California, Idaho, Montana and Alaska, yet Oregon's fires are currently the largest in the region.WorldJul 16, 2021
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Thousands of firefighters battle big blazes across western U.S.More than 14,000 firefighters and support personnel were attacking fires covering close to a million acres (4,047 square kilometers) of land.EnvironmentJul 13, 2021
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Coronavirus: 16 B.C. firefighters test positive for COVID-19 following deployment to CaliforniaThree firefighters tested positive in California, with 13 more testing positive after returning to B.C., and quarantining in Richmond.CanadaOct 28, 2020
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U.S. wildfire smoke has exposed millions to hazardous air pollution, analysis showsThe smoke has caused emergency room visits to spike and potentially thousands of deaths among the elderly and infirm.EnvironmentOct 15, 2020
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Boy’s Baby Yoda doll inspires crews fighting wildfiresThe little 'Star Wars' doll is making the rounds among firefighters on the U.S. West Coast, where historic wildfires continue to rage.TrendingSep 29, 2020
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Protests resume in Portland after smoke from wildfire clearsProtesters returned to the streets of Portland, Oregon, following a dayslong pause largely due to poor air quality from wildfires on the West Coast.WorldSep 19, 2020
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B.C. sending firefighters south of border to help battle massive Oregon wildfiresThe firefighters will be deployed to Redmond, Ore., with the province noting that an additional 200 personnel could be sent south in the near future.CanadaSep 17, 2020
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Dangerous air from U.S. wildfires seeping into homes, businesses and cars: scientistsPeople in Oregon, Washington state and California have been struggling for a week or longer under some of the most unhealthy air on the planet.EnvironmentSep 15, 2020
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Alberta firefighters heading to Oregon to help battle wildfiresAlberta Wildfire said 45 firefighters from across the province are headed south as part of an international partnership for sharing resources.Sep 15, 2020
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Some risk real wildfire danger to guard against fake Antifa threats in OregonOfficials say there is no truth to rumours that Antifa agents are setting fires or looting homes in Oregon, but some believe it anyway.TrendingSep 15, 2020
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