British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes and forced more than 20,000 people to leave communities near Okanagan […]
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Summerland under evacuation order as fast-moving wildfire spreads
The entire population of Summerland, B.C., has been placed under an evacuation order as a fast-moving wildfire threatens the community. The order affects about 12,000 […]
Residents of 70 Mile House to be evacuated Monday as Pear Lake Creek wildfire grows
Residents of 70 Mile House and nearby communities are being urged to prepare for a planned evacuation order that will take effect at 10 a.m. […]
Brunswick Creek wildfire surges in size, prompting air quality warning
An air quality warning has been issued for parts of B.C.’s Fraser Canyon, including Lytton, because of smoke from the Brunswick Creek wildfire. The fire, […]
Kasabonika Lake First Nation evacuees arrive in Thunder Bay during wildfire evacuation
Kasabonika Lake First Nation has started evacuating its most vulnerable residents as nearby wildfires continue to threaten the community, located about 600 kilometres north of […]
Wildfire restrictions now in place across northwestern Ontario
Fire restrictions are now in place across parts of northwestern Ontario as crews battle several active wildfires. Restrictions affect areas in the Dryden, Fort Frances […]
Residents of Sandy Beach, Alta., remain on evacuation alert as wildfire destroys homes
Residents of Sandy Beach, Alberta, are on edge as a wildfire has destroyed several homes and forced officials to declare a state of emergency. The […]
Evacuation advisory in place as multiple wildfires burn out of control in northeast New Brunswick community
Evacuation advisory issued as wildfires burn across New Brunswick Residents of Lavillette, about 20 kilometres northwest of Esgenoôpetitj First Nation, are being told to be […]
Canada Wildfires Trigger Air Quality Alerts for 81 Million Across the U.S.
Wildfires in Canada and the U.S. Are Making Air Quality Worse for Millions Hundreds of wildfires are still burning across Canada and parts of the […]
Ontario Facing Some of the Worst Air Quality Levels in Canada — These Areas Are Hit Hardest
Ontario Has Some of the Worst Air Quality in North America — Here’s What You Need to Know Ontario is currently dealing with some of the […]