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What are Santa Ana winds? Why they cause extreme fire risk in CaliforniaSanta Ana winds are returning to Southern California, ushering in warmer temperatures for the weekend. Expect peak gusts of 35 to 55 mph, w...
What is a Red Flag Warning? Meaning, causes and why this weather alert mattersA Red Flag Warning is a critical alert issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) when weather and environmental conditions increase the ...
Canada wildfires: State of emergency declared on Vancouver Island as nation battles worst fires in decadesA major forest fire broke out near Port Alberni, Vancouver Island. The Mount Underwood wildfire led to a local emergency. Hundreds of resid...
Wildfires in BC double overnight after massive lightning storms spark dozens of new blazes across the provinceBritish Columbia is grappling with a surge in wildfires, more than doubling to 134 due to recent lightning strikes. Evacuation orders and a...
Lytton First Nation wildfire grows, evacuation orders in effect for two reservesA fast-spreading wildfire near Lytton, British Columbia, has triggered urgent evacuation orders for two Lytton First Nation reserves. The C...
Peachland wildfire grows to 12 hectares, triggers evacuations and emergency responseThe wildfire burning at Drought Hill near Peachland, B.C., has expanded to 12 hectares, with Rank 3 and 4 fire behavior reported. Emergency...
Wildfire prompts evacuations for 400 properties near Peachland, B.C.A fast-moving wildfire near Peachland, B.C., has prompted tactical evacuations for approximately 400 properties. The Drought Hill fire, loc...
Wildfire triggers highway 97C closures and tactical evacuations in B.C.’s OkanaganA major wildfire shuts down key highways in British Columbia's Okanagan region. Tactical evacuations are underway between West Kelowna and ...
Is it safe to travel to Europe? Here's what tourists should know about summer wildfiresTravellers planning holidays to Greece and Türkiye are urged to stay informed as wildfires spread across southern Europe due to the ongoing...
Canada wildfire: Unstoppable fires and record heat trigger Yukon's biggest evacuation alert of the yearYukon faces a tough situation. Wildfires are spreading quickly because of the intense heat. Many homes and campsites are under alert. Peopl...
Things travellers must know before visiting Canada amid worsening wildfiresCanada is facing widespread wildfires. Manitoba and Saskatchewan have declared emergencies. Many residents have been evacuated. Air quality...
Hundreds of thousands in US asked to limit outdoor activities in multiple places, emergency declared in 2 statesMultiple US states have asked people to limit their outdoor activities as the pollution level has gone up due to Canadian wildfire. Authori...
Canada is smoking out US as wildfires rage on in 3 provinces, New York on alertThe smoke from wildfires in Canada are causing widespread air quality issues in the United States. Air quality alerts are in effect for New...
Canadian wildfire triggers air quality alerts in US but this state issues dire warning for residents. Check detailsWildfires in Canada have triggered widespread evacuations and hazardous air quality alerts across the northern United States. Smoke has dri...
Canada wildfires: Out of control wildfire explodes across BC-Alberta border, forcing families to flee in terrorA dangerous wildfire is raging near the border of British Columbia and Alberta. The Kiskatinaw River fire is expanding rapidly, forcing res...
Wildfire smoke linked to asthma spike in Canada, new study warnsA recent Canadian study reveals a surge in asthma cases during the 2023 wildfire season. Emergency room visits spiked during the initial sm...
Wildfires in Northeast B.C. trigger evacuations, infrastructure damagedNortheast B.C. faces escalating wildfires, prompting evacuations in Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge. Damaged infrastructure and travel disr...
LA fire: Here is a 5-step guide to keep your home and family safe from wildfiresLos Angeles County experienced seven wildfires over eight days, resulting in 25 deaths and burning over 40 square miles. With 4.5 million h...
Spain's Tenerife Island remains on alert after wildfire forces 3,000 to evacuate amid raging temperature | UpdatesAn unexpected wildfire broke out on Wednesday, causing alarm in Spain's popular holiday destination, Tenerife. Around 3,000 residents were ...
Woods Fire: Evacuation starts in California's Tuolumne CountyThe Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office in California has received calls from some areas near Jamestown to evacuate due to a wildfire. The fir...