Thick wildfire smoke has settled over Alberta, prompting a special air quality statement across most of the province that advises people to avoid being outside due to the health risks of the smoke. Area burned so far this season nearly 2,000 times the total this time last year Hot and …
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Northern B.C. wildfire on the edge of Tumbler Ridge townsite has more than doubled in size
The West Kiskatinaw River wildfire burning in northern B.C. — now an estimated 230 square kilometres in size, up from 96 square kilometres on Thursday — is pushing closer to the evacuated town of Tumbler Ridge. Fire is 'not receptive to any sort of suppression activities': official Uncontrolled wildfire burns …
Read More »B.C. wildfire fighter killed responding to blaze outside Revelstoke
A British Columbia wildfire fighter died Thursday after being injured responding to a blaze, the B.C. Wildfire Service confirmed late Thursday night. Crew member was one of about 2,000 wildfire fighters currently battling more than 350 fires across B.C. A British Columbia wildfire fighter died Thursday after being injured responding …
Read More »B.C. wildfire fighter, 19, died after being hit by falling tree
A British Columbia wildfire fighter who died Thursday was killed by a falling tree while responding to a fire in the province's southern Interior, according to RCMP. Devyn Gale was clearing brush with her team when tree fell, police say A young wildfire fighter who was killed by a falling …
Read More »N.W.T. government says it won’t provide financial aid to help evacuees pay for accommodations
Approximately 68 per cent of residents in N.W.T. have left their homes as a result of evacuation orders prompted by multiple wildfires. N.W.T. fire information officer says situation could stretch on for weeks The N.W.T. government will not be offering financial support to evacuees who found their own accommodations, nor …
Read More »N.W.T. wildfire evacuees assured financial aid in the works
The N.W.T. government hastened Tuesday to reassure tens of thousands of displaced residents that everyone who fled under evacuation orders will get a helping hand — and financial assistance — to get home. Most of Tuesday evening's wildfire update was devoted to talk about money The N.W.T. government hastened Tuesday …
Read More »New support for N.W.T. evacuees, premier and PM set to meet Saturday
N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane said she will be "soliciting" more support from the federal government in a meeting with the Prime Minister on Saturday. Residents asked not to return yet as fires continue to threaten communities N.W.T. Premier Caroline Cochrane said she will be "soliciting" more support from the federal …
Read More »Coast Guard ships ready to help Hay River, N.W.T., if wildfire worsens, mayor says
The mayor of Hay River says the Canadian Coast Guard is on standby in the southern N.W.T. hub in case the wildfire situation worsens and further emergency evacuations are needed. Hay River Kandis Jameson says she'll never forget watching roaring fire from plane The mayor of Hay River says the …
Read More »With rent and other bills due soon for N.W.T residents, some are asking for more relief
Rents and bills will be due in less than a week for approximately 68 per cent of residents in N.W.T. evacuated due to wildfires. Some relief has been offered but community groups say more is needed. Utility and carrier bills to be credited or waived off temporarily Rent and other …
Read More »N.W.T. fires have released 97 megatonnes of carbon, says EU agency — 277 times what its people emit annually
Wildfires in the N.W.T have emitted 97 megatonnes of carbon into the air so far this year according to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service. That's 277 times more than what was caused by humans in the territory back in 2021. Territory on track to beat 2014 record for how much …
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