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Wildfires in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador have issued more than 60 active advisories, prompting new evacuations and health risks across Canada. The smoke has also reached New York City in the United States. As of last week, there were over 420 wildfires burning, with 95 considered
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The City of Fredericton is advising residents to stay informed and respect fire safety rules due to the continued elevated risk of wildfires in the region. The Fredericton Emergency Measures Organization has activated its operations centre to level two, reflecting a more formalized and coordinated response to the situation. Residents
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A large wildfire near the village of Ilindentsi in Southwestern Bulgaria has encroached on the territory of Pirin National Park, affecting approximately 1-1.5 hectares of the park. The fire front is heavily smoked, and the exact size of the affected area will be determined once the blaze is under
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A devastating wildfire, measuring over 1,000 meters by 800 meters, has been blazing on Dorset heathland, prompting 20 homes to be evacuated and 100 firefighters to be called out to combat the inferno. The fire at Holt Heath, near Wimborne, spread rapidly due to windy conditions, and although those
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Wildfires sweeping across Newfoundland and Labrador have left thousands without homes, with the largest fire now spanning nearly 50 square kilometers. Premier John Hogan announced that almost 3,000 people are under an evacuation order as firefighting efforts continue, bolstered by aerial support from Quebec and New Brunswick. The province&
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The Colorado prison in Rifle Correctional Center was evacuated on Saturday as the Lee Fire raged on, charring over 167 square miles across Garfield and Rio Blanco counties. The wildfire, which is currently the sixth-largest single fire in Colorado's history, has forced over 1,000 firefighters to battle
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A health advisory has been issued for the New York City Metro region, affecting New York City and surrounding areas in Rockland and Westchester counties, due to high ozone levels expected on Sunday, August 10, 2025. The advisory is issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
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The Wesley Ridge wildfire, suspected to be human-caused, remains uncontrolled, with 197 BC Wildfire Service personnel working to suppress the blaze in residential areas. The fire has burned 590 hectares, but has shown limited growth overnight. Residents can expect to see more smoke in the coming weeks and potentially months
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A Vancouver Island artist, Ina-Griet Raatz-von Hirschhausen, and her family were evacuated from their home studio near an out-of-control wildfire on Sunday. Despite being allowed back this week, Raatz-von Hirschhausen remains nervous, waiting to bring back half of her art collection. The wildfire, near Cameron Lake, has been burning for
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Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for unlawfully withholding over $9 million in congressionally authorized funds to help the state prepare for the impacts of climate change. The funding cuts, implemented by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will have severe
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has been informed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) regarding the wildfire damage to Project 2426 recreational amenities at the Silverwood Lake State Recreation Area (SRA). The Lake Fire, which started on June 28, 2025, burned 209 acres within the SRA and 280
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Wildfires in Los Angeles in January 2025 destroyed tens of thousands of homes and businesses, and the smoke blanketed the region, causing concerns for public health. Online maps provided residents with rapid air quality information, enabling them to make informed decisions about their exposure risks. A study in the ACS&
