Wild Fires

• Lake Pisiquid emergency order renewed, to be challenged in court

  A divisive emergency order in Windsor, N.S. has now been in place for more than a month -- allowing for the man-made Lake Pisiquid to remain.

  Politics

  Jul 4, 2023
  
• Wildfire tally tops 150 as thousands more evacuate northwestern Quebec

  Officials say over 1,000 people will be the ground to fight the fires in the coming days, including 100 firefighters from France, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2023
  
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• New study to help Lytton-area Indigenous community rebuild with climate resilience after fire

  Six months later, the Kanaka Bar is preparing to rebuild but this time Chief Patrick Michell says he wants to be sure that homes can withstand all kinds of extreme weather events.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2022
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• Giant fire close to Australia’s largest city could take weeks to be put out

  Wildfires have killed at least four people and destroyed more than 680 homes across eastern Australia, according to authorities.

  Fire

  Dec 6, 2019
• ‘Hot and dirty work:’ Commander describes fighting massive Ontario forest fire

  The incident commander is focused on bringing the wildfire that has been burning for nearly a month under control, but progress takes time and a lot of effort.

  Canada

  Aug 16, 2018
• Fire officials provide update on Sask. wildfires

  Although conditions remain dry, overcast skies are assisting crews significantly in helping to bring the wildfires under control.

  Environment

  May 17, 2018
• B.C. lumber, mining industries hit by wildfires; could lead to higher prices

  Wildfires in British Columbia are taking a toll on the province's resource sector, as blazes forced lumber and mining companies to shut down or cut back on operations Tuesday and damaged parts of the provincial hydro utility's electricity grid.

  Canada

  Jul 11, 2017
• Climate change to double area burned by forest fires each year: Report

  A new government report says that by the end of this century, a changing climate is expected to at least double the area burned each year by forest fires in Canada.

  Environment

  Sep 28, 2016
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• Warmer, dryer summer, and more ‘extreme’ events: Meteorologist on local weather trends

  Manitobans can expect a summer of above normal temperatures, according to meteorologist Jay Anderson.

  Jun 6, 2016
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• Cooler weather brings relief to B.C. firefighters

  The number of active wildfires burning across British Columbia has climbed to 95, after nine new blazes were sparked over a 24 hour period.

  Weather

  Apr 22, 2016