Wildfire threatening Alberta town explodes in size
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Wildfire threatening Alberta town explodes in size
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-
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03:13 | May 16, 2024
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Wildfires like the one near Fort McMurray will ‘burn for a long time’: official
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Fort McMurray wildfire didn’t grow overnight Wednesday, Alberta Wildfire officials say
01:08 | May 16, 2024
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire
01:57 | May 15, 2024
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01:56 | May 15, 2024
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Are Canada’s water bombers ready for forest fires?
02:07 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta’s forestry minister ensures firefighter retention, preparedness better than 2023 amid wildfire season
02:00 | May 15, 2024
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Alberta wildfires: Premier Smith ‘prepared to do whatever is necessary’ to ensure people’s safety
03:24 | May 15, 2024
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Review wildfire insurance coverage: experts
01:13 | May 15, 2024
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Wildfire that forced thousands to flee Fort McMurray ‘continues to be very active’: officials
03:30 | May 15, 2024
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Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes
02:14 | May 14, 2024
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Wildfire evacuation order issued for several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods
03:54 | May 14, 2024
-
‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes
02:12 | May 13, 2024
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How can you reduce wildfire risk to your home?
01:33 | May 13, 2024
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Wildfires prompt new evacuations across Western Canada
01:48 | May 12, 2024
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02:09 | May 9, 2024
-
Guilbeault slams Poilievre, Conservatives over lack of climate change plan
01:40 | May 9, 2024
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730 wildfires reported across Canada so far this year
01:25 | May 9, 2024
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01:32 | May 7, 2024
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Canada gears up for potentially ‘explosive’ wildfire season
02:00 | April 10, 2024
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01:43 | March 7, 2024
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Smokiest year on record stretches into September in Edmonton
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02:06 | July 20, 2023
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01:05 | July 20, 2023
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Firefighters from South Africa break into song and dance as they arrive in Alberta to help
01:42 | June 16, 2023
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Wildfire fight: Evacuees look to Mother Nature for relief
01:48 | June 13, 2023
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Wildfire threatening Alberta town explodes in size
Description
June 11, 2023
A wildfire inching closer to the town of Edson, Alta., west of Edmonton, has exploded in size, growing 55 per cent in just 24 hours. Residents have had to flee their homes for the second time in a month. Approximately one-third of the 75 wildfires in Alberta are out of control and more than 11,000 people across the province are now displaced. Erica Vella reports.
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Wildfire threatening Alberta town explodes in size02:07 | June 11, 2023
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
-
Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:48 | May 16, 2024
-
Tour of evacuated Fort McMurray neighbourhoods03:13 | May 16, 2024
-
Fireguards ‘are never foolproof’: Alberta wildfire official01:16 | May 16, 2024
-
Wildfires like the one near Fort McMurray will ‘burn for a long time’: official00:48 | May 16, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire didn’t grow overnight Wednesday, Alberta Wildfire officials say01:08 | May 16, 2024
-
‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
-
Fort McMurray residents who fled 2016 wildfire experiencing traumatic déjà vu01:56 | May 15, 2024
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Are Canada’s water bombers ready for forest fires?02:07 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta’s forestry minister ensures firefighter retention, preparedness better than 2023 amid wildfire season02:00 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: Premier Smith ‘prepared to do whatever is necessary’ to ensure people’s safety03:24 | May 15, 2024
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Review wildfire insurance coverage: experts01:13 | May 15, 2024
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Wildfire that forced thousands to flee Fort McMurray ‘continues to be very active’: officials03:30 | May 15, 2024
-
Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:14 | May 14, 2024
-
Wildfire evacuation order issued for several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods03:54 | May 14, 2024
-
‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
-
How can you reduce wildfire risk to your home?01:33 | May 13, 2024
-
Wildfires prompt new evacuations across Western Canada01:48 | May 12, 2024
-
Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season02:09 | May 9, 2024
-
Guilbeault slams Poilievre, Conservatives over lack of climate change plan01:40 | May 9, 2024
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730 wildfires reported across Canada so far this year01:25 | May 9, 2024
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Fires, floods and more: How to prepare for emergencies01:32 | May 7, 2024
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Canada gears up for potentially ‘explosive’ wildfire season02:00 | April 10, 2024
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‘Be prepared’: Western Canada braces for difficult drought season01:43 | March 7, 2024
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Smokiest year on record stretches into September in Edmonton02:05 | September 18, 2023
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Is Canada’s unprecedented wildfire season fueling climate change anxiety?02:14 | September 4, 2023
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Alberta pilot latest killed in Canada’s ‘historic’ wildfire season02:06 | July 20, 2023
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‘Heartbreaking’: Trudeau reacts to deadly helicopter crash in Alberta01:05 | July 20, 2023
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Firefighters from South Africa break into song and dance as they arrive in Alberta to help01:42 | June 16, 2023
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Wildfire fight: Evacuees look to Mother Nature for relief01:48 | June 13, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: June forecast not expected to help fire situation02:28 | June 13, 2023
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Wildfire threatening Alberta town explodes in size02:07 | June 11, 2023
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
-
Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:48 | May 16, 2024
-
Tour of evacuated Fort McMurray neighbourhoods03:13 | May 16, 2024
-
Fireguards ‘are never foolproof’: Alberta wildfire official01:16 | May 16, 2024
-
Wildfires like the one near Fort McMurray will ‘burn for a long time’: official00:48 | May 16, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire didn’t grow overnight Wednesday, Alberta Wildfire officials say01:08 | May 16, 2024
-
‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
-
Fort McMurray residents who fled 2016 wildfire experiencing traumatic déjà vu01:56 | May 15, 2024
-
Are Canada’s water bombers ready for forest fires?02:07 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta’s forestry minister ensures firefighter retention, preparedness better than 2023 amid wildfire season02:00 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: Premier Smith ‘prepared to do whatever is necessary’ to ensure people’s safety03:24 | May 15, 2024
-
Review wildfire insurance coverage: experts01:13 | May 15, 2024
-
Wildfire that forced thousands to flee Fort McMurray ‘continues to be very active’: officials03:30 | May 15, 2024
-
Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:14 | May 14, 2024
-
Wildfire evacuation order issued for several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods03:54 | May 14, 2024
-
‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
-
How can you reduce wildfire risk to your home?01:33 | May 13, 2024
-
Wildfires prompt new evacuations across Western Canada01:48 | May 12, 2024
-
Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season02:09 | May 9, 2024
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Guilbeault slams Poilievre, Conservatives over lack of climate change plan01:40 | May 9, 2024
-
730 wildfires reported across Canada so far this year01:25 | May 9, 2024
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Fires, floods and more: How to prepare for emergencies01:32 | May 7, 2024
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Canada gears up for potentially ‘explosive’ wildfire season02:00 | April 10, 2024
-
‘Be prepared’: Western Canada braces for difficult drought season01:43 | March 7, 2024
-
Smokiest year on record stretches into September in Edmonton02:05 | September 18, 2023
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Is Canada’s unprecedented wildfire season fueling climate change anxiety?02:14 | September 4, 2023
-
Alberta pilot latest killed in Canada’s ‘historic’ wildfire season02:06 | July 20, 2023
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‘Heartbreaking’: Trudeau reacts to deadly helicopter crash in Alberta01:05 | July 20, 2023
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Firefighters from South Africa break into song and dance as they arrive in Alberta to help01:42 | June 16, 2023
-
Wildfire fight: Evacuees look to Mother Nature for relief01:48 | June 13, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: June forecast not expected to help fire situation02:28 | June 13, 2023
Wildfire threatening Alberta town explodes in size
Description
June 11, 2023
A wildfire inching closer to the town of Edson, Alta., west of Edmonton, has exploded in size, growing 55 per cent in just 24 hours. Residents have had to flee their homes for the second time in a month. Approximately one-third of the 75 wildfires in Alberta are out of control and more than 11,000 people across the province are now displaced. Erica Vella reports.
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