Behind the science of California’s deadly wildfires
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Behind the science of California’s deadly wildfires
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Behind the science of California’s deadly wildfires
01:59 | October 13, 2017
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Herd of goats brings ‘udder’ joy to B.C. wildfire evacuees
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West Bank confrontation between Israeli settler, Palestinian American at besieged home
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Trump says Hormuz is ‘new U.S. territory,’ among other strait claims
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Canada’s wildfire danger high in September, Ottawa warns
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Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ actress, dies at 36
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Carney, Trump plan to talk before 50% tariff deadline
02:08 | August 17, 2026
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What $70B Churchill Falls energy deal means for all of Canada
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Concerns mount over living conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln
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Settlers who sieged West Bank homes ‘terrorists,’ U.S. ambassador to Israel says
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B.C. wildfires devastate Okanagan’s tourism industry
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Canada, U.S. trade reps meet again as Trump’s 50 per cent tariff deadline looms
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Chicago White Sox honour Pope Leo with hat giveaway
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What’s the potential impact on Canada if U.S. trade talks fall apart?
01:56 | August 12, 2026
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Rapid damage assessments underway near B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire
02:22 | August 12, 2026
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Global National: Aug. 11
21:42 | August 11, 2026
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How to watch a trio of celestial events in Canada
02:01 | August 11, 2026
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How Trump secretly flew out of Turkey amid threats from Iran
02:03 | August 11, 2026
Behind the science of California’s deadly wildfires
Description
October 13, 2017
The death toll is mounting to record levels across northern California as wildfires continue to rage. As Eric Sorensen reports, they are the latest instance of a growing phenomenon around the world: giant blazes feeding off extreme conditions fueled by climate change.
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Behind the science of California’s deadly wildfires01:59 | October 13, 2017 -
Herd of goats brings ‘udder’ joy to B.C. wildfire evacuees01:58 | August 18, 2026 -
West Bank confrontation between Israeli settler, Palestinian American at besieged home02:08 | August 18, 2026 -
Trump says Hormuz is ‘new U.S. territory,’ among other strait claims01:46 | August 18, 2026 -
Canada’s wildfire danger high in September, Ottawa warns01:41 | August 18, 2026 -
‘Sales will inevitably plummet’: Canadian businesses brace for Trump’s 50% tariffs01:57 | August 18, 2026 -
As Trump’s 50% tariffs loom, what’s blocking Canada-U.S. trade deal?02:14 | August 18, 2026 -
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Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ actress, dies at 3602:03 | August 17, 2026 -
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Trump scales back U.S. military drills with South Korea, cites relationship with North’s Kim Jong Un02:06 | August 17, 2026 -
Carney, Trump plan to talk before 50% tariff deadline02:08 | August 17, 2026 -
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Concerns mount over living conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln02:01 | August 13, 2026 -
Settlers who sieged West Bank homes ‘terrorists,’ U.S. ambassador to Israel says01:52 | August 13, 2026 -
B.C. wildfires devastate Okanagan’s tourism industry02:02 | August 13, 2026 -
Canada, U.S. trade reps meet again as Trump’s 50 per cent tariff deadline looms02:00 | August 13, 2026 -
E-scooter deaths, injuries raise child safety concerns02:09 | August 13, 2026 -
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Chicago White Sox honour Pope Leo with hat giveaway02:11 | August 12, 2026 -
Colombia earthquake strains rescuers, as criticism grows of new government’s response01:55 | August 12, 2026 -
What’s the potential impact on Canada if U.S. trade talks fall apart?01:56 | August 12, 2026 -
Rapid damage assessments underway near B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire02:22 | August 12, 2026 -
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How to watch a trio of celestial events in Canada02:01 | August 11, 2026 -
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How Trump secretly flew out of Turkey amid threats from Iran02:03 | August 11, 2026
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Behind the science of California’s deadly wildfires01:59 | October 13, 2017
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Herd of goats brings ‘udder’ joy to B.C. wildfire evacuees01:58 | August 18, 2026
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West Bank confrontation between Israeli settler, Palestinian American at besieged home02:08 | August 18, 2026
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Trump says Hormuz is ‘new U.S. territory,’ among other strait claims01:46 | August 18, 2026
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Canada’s wildfire danger high in September, Ottawa warns01:41 | August 18, 2026
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‘Sales will inevitably plummet’: Canadian businesses brace for Trump’s 50% tariffs01:57 | August 18, 2026
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As Trump’s 50% tariffs loom, what’s blocking Canada-U.S. trade deal?02:14 | August 18, 2026
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Global National: Aug. 1821:46 | August 18, 2026
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Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville’ actress, dies at 3602:03 | August 17, 2026
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What’s at stake for Meta in landmark social media addiction trial?01:58 | August 17, 2026
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Trump scales back U.S. military drills with South Korea, cites relationship with North’s Kim Jong Un02:06 | August 17, 2026
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Carney, Trump plan to talk before 50% tariff deadline02:08 | August 17, 2026
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What $70B Churchill Falls energy deal means for all of Canada02:18 | August 17, 2026
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Concerns mount over living conditions on USS Abraham Lincoln02:01 | August 13, 2026
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Settlers who sieged West Bank homes ‘terrorists,’ U.S. ambassador to Israel says01:52 | August 13, 2026
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B.C. wildfires devastate Okanagan’s tourism industry02:02 | August 13, 2026
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Canada, U.S. trade reps meet again as Trump’s 50 per cent tariff deadline looms02:00 | August 13, 2026
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E-scooter deaths, injuries raise child safety concerns02:09 | August 13, 2026
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Global National: Aug. 1321:48 | August 13, 2026
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Chicago White Sox honour Pope Leo with hat giveaway02:11 | August 12, 2026
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Colombia earthquake strains rescuers, as criticism grows of new government’s response01:55 | August 12, 2026
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What’s the potential impact on Canada if U.S. trade talks fall apart?01:56 | August 12, 2026
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Rapid damage assessments underway near B.C.’s Bald Range wildfire02:22 | August 12, 2026
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How to watch a trio of celestial events in Canada02:01 | August 11, 2026
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Count Binface takes on Farage in U.K. byelection02:14 | August 11, 2026
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How Trump secretly flew out of Turkey amid threats from Iran02:03 | August 11, 2026
Behind the science of California’s deadly wildfires
Description
October 13, 2017
The death toll is mounting to record levels across northern California as wildfires continue to rage. As Eric Sorensen reports, they are the latest instance of a growing phenomenon around the world: giant blazes feeding off extreme conditions fueled by climate change.
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