Wildfire

Canada

Safety issues cited in Ontario wildfire fighter’s death in B.C.

As 25-year-old Zak Muise set off on a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) that would ultimately end his life, he wasn’t…

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Canada

Safety failures prior to wildfire fighter’s death: WorkSafeBC

A WorkSafeBC report has found several safety failures leading up to the death of a 19-year-old wildfire fighter last summer.  On…

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Canada

How fire ready is Edmonton? What one of Canada’s largest urban park means for wildfire risk

As an out-of-control wildfire rages on in Jasper National Park, many Edmontonians have wondered about the wildfire risk in their home…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. needs the public’s help finding information on cause of Upper Tantallon wildfire

Nova Scotia’s Natural Resources Department says unless new information is brought forward, no charges will be laid under the Forests…

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Nova Scotia

Halifax RCMP say lessons from Upper Tantallon wildfire have helped police in Jasper

The Halifax RCMP say lessons from last year’s wildfire in Upper Tantallon, N.S., have helped Mounties across Canada headed into fire…

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Nova Scotia

Report says 2023 Upper Tantallon wildfire ‘beyond’ Halifax fire service’s capability

The rapid growth of last year’s Upper Tantallon wildfire quickly overwhelmed Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency’s resources, according to a new…

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Canada

Some residents interfering with B.C. wildfire crews: officials

The Regional District of Central Kootenay says it has received reports that residents who have chosen to remain in the…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. sending crew to help battle out-of-control Jasper wildfire

Nova Scotia is sending more than two dozen firefighters to Alberta to help battle an out-of-control wildfire that continues to burn…

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Canada

Historic Barkerville reopens after wildfire evacuation

After tourists and residents alike were forced to flee the historic community of Barkerville in B.C.’s Interior 12 days ago,…

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Politics

Plans for Jasper re-entry take shape as forecast theatens to reignite wildfire danger

Re-entry plans for thousands of people forced to evacuate from Jasper are taking shape even as rising temperatures this week…

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