25 h. ago As European heat wave persists, some countries continue wildfire battle

Spain is fighting 14 major fires, while almost 4,000 firefighters in Portugal are battling blazes and Greece's Fire Service is on alert outside Athens.

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37 h. ago Rain on way after Vancouver Island wildfire grows by more than half

PORT ALBERNI — A forecast of up to 40 millimetres of rain is expected to help firefighters battling a wildfire that has been raging near Port Alberni, B.C., on Vancouver Island this week. The Mount Underwood fire that has triggered evacuation orders and alerts measured more than 34 square kilometres on Thursday, about 58% larger […]

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43 h. ago Ontario’s Doug Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. Premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont., he said. “We need resources, national resources across the country, because it happens...

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45 h. ago Wildfire near Port Alberni now more than 3,400 hectares as smoke blankets region

There are 64 firefighting personnel currently battling the Mount Underwood wildfire, along with five helicopters, structure protection crews and a heavy equipment strike team.

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45 h. ago Ford urges more federal assistance to fight wildfires across Canada

PICKERING — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is urging the federal government to put more national resources toward fighting wildfires, as nearly every province battles them. He says the premiers raised the issue with Prime Minister Mark Carney last month when he met with them in Huntsville, Ont. Ford says provinces frequently share firefighting resources to […]

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3 d. ago 3 active wildfires burning in Kawartha Lakes as crews battle dry conditions

Three wildfires burn in Kawartha Lakes, including a 33.5-hectare blaze near Kirkfield. Crews urge public to stay clear as a 'no tolerance' total fire ban remains in effect.

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3 d. ago Feds earmark $45.7M to address wildfire threat as risk of blazes, smoke seen rising across Canada

The announcement comes as provinces battle wildfires coast to coast

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5 d. ago Water bombers, firefighters battle wildfire in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

The city of Kawartha Lakes says water bombers and firefighters have been battling what is described as a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area since Friday. 

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5 d. ago Water bombers, firefighters battle wildfire in Kawartha Lakes

The city of Kawartha Lakes says water bombers and firefighters have been battling what is described as a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area since Friday. Officials say about 27 hectares or a little more than one-quarter of a square kilometre of forest was burning in the community northeast of Toronto as of […]

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6 d. ago Firefighting efforts continue in Newfoundland, New Brunswick bans woods activities

ST. JOHN’S — Firefighters battling out-of-control wildfires in Newfoundland were facing windy and dry conditions Saturday, while ongoing dry conditions in New Brunswick prompted officials to issue a ban on activities in the woods on provincially owned land. Three ongoing fires in Newfoundland have forced hundreds of people to evacuate their communities. Two are on […]

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1 week ago Evacuation order, alert remain in place as crews battle Vancouver Island blaze

Firefighters are battling to protect homes in the northeastern part of the wildfire in and around Qualicum River Village and Park.

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1 week ago B.C. Wildfires 2025: Crews battling growing Cameron Lake fire on Vancouver Island

An evacuation order from the Regional District of Nanaimo covers a total of 393 mostly residential properties and evacuation alerts have been issued for 238 other properties

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1 week ago B.C. Wildfires 2025: Crews battling growing Cameron Lake fire on Vancouver Island | 14,000 more lightning strikes hit B.C.

An evacuation order from the Regional District of Nanaimo covers a total of 393 mostly residential properties and evacuation alerts have been issued for 238 other properties

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1 week ago Crews worked through night to battle growing Cameron Lake wildfire in B.C.

Fire crews worked through Saturday night to battle the growing wildfire on Vancouver Island that has led to the evacuation of nearly 400 properties.

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1 week ago B.C. climate news: Crews battle 140 wildfires in B.C. | Alberta heat wave brings added wildfire risk | Trump cancels plans for offshore wind projects

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of July 28 to Aug. 3, 2025.

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4 w. ago Nova Scotia firefighting crew to help battle Saskatchewan wildfires

Nova Scotia is sending a team of firefighters to help with out-of-control wildfires in Saskatchewan for the second time this wildfire season.

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