64 h. ago Newfoundland’s largest wildfire gains ground amid dry, windy conditions

There are seven wildfires burning out of control in the province -- five of them in Newfoundland and two in Labrador, but the Kingston fire is far larger than the other fires.

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65 h. ago Wildfires are burning out of control in Ontario's cottage country right now

A forest fire in the Burnt River area of Ontario's cottage country continues to burn out of control, with water bombers and fire crews from multiple stations working tirelessly to contain the flames. As of Sunday afternoon, approximately 27 hectares (or just over a quarter of a square kilometre) of forest remained actively burning in the community, located just about an hour and a half northeast of Toronto.The fire, which first broke out on Friday, has since drawn a major emergency response, including both ground crews and aerial support. Firefighters from three Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue Service (KLFRS) stations are actively battling the blaze, supported by the Trent Lakes Fire Service and multiple Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) teams from the Haliburton detachment. Reinforcements from North Bay are also attending to help bolster the effort. 🔥 As of Aug 11, 27 ha fire in Burnt River. 7 crews on scene; air support ready. Hot, dry, windy weather could worsen ...

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68 h. ago New Brunswick wildfires: 2 areas burning ‘out of control,’ no rain in sight

Two areas of New Brunswick are burning "out of control" after multiple wildfires have broken out across the province, with no rain in the forecast.

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3 d. ago Smoke from Wesley Ridge fire on Vancouver Island could last for months

VICTORIA — BC Wildfire Service said an out-of-control wildfire burning on Vancouver Island near Cameron Lake could generate smoke for the “coming weeks, and potentially the coming months.” The warning appears in a video that BCWS posted to its Facebook page Sunday as part of a larger update on the Wesley Ridge wildfire. “The public […]

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4 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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4 d. ago Hot, dry weather in Atlantic Canada prompts fire bans and increased penalties for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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4 d. ago Dry conditions in Atlantic Canada prompt burn bans, stiff fines and possible imprisonment for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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4 d. ago Dry conditions in Atlantic Canada prompt burn bans and stiff fines for violators

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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4 d. ago N.S. and N.B. close forests to the public as Newfoundland increases fines, threatens imprisonment

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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4 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public use

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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4 d. ago Dry conditions prompt New Brunswick to follow Nova Scotia’s lead and shut down forests to public

An outright burn ban is in place in N.S. right now with violators facing a $25,000 fine

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6 d. ago ‘Out of control’ wildfire breaks out in Miramichi, N.B., burn ban in place

The wildfire in Miramichi is currently 22.5 hectares in size, New Brunswick's wildland fire reporting system indicating Thursday morning.

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6 d. ago N.S forest restrictions leave public scrambling for what’s OK

Nova Scotia's recent burn and travel bans have left many across the province confused about the rules citing unclear signage and enforcement for the regulations.

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6 d. ago ‘Really confusing’: N.S. forest restrictions leave public scrambling for what’s OK

Nova Scotia's recent burn and travel bans have left many across the province confused about the rules citing unclear signage and enforcement for the regulations.

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7 d. ago Evacuation order and some alerts, lifted for fire burning near Lytton, B.C.

An evacuation order issued by the Lytton First Nation has been rescinded after firefighters declared that a nearby wildfire had been held.  Evacuation alerts issued by the nation and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District have also been lifted for the Cantilever Bar wildfire, which lost its out-of-control status on Tuesday.  British Columbia’s emergency information agency still […]

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7 d. ago B.C. wildfires 2025: Evacuation order and some alerts, lifted for fire burning near Lytton

Evacuation alerts issued by the nation and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District have also been lifted for the Cantilever Bar wildfire, which lost its out-of-control status on Tuesday.

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8 d. ago AltaLink Quickly Mitigates Damage and Restores Customers Impacted by Lac La Biche Wildfire

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF U.S. SECURITIES LAW CALGARY, Alberta — In May 2025, when an out-of-control wildfire in the Lac La Biche region approached and then moved through its transmission lines, AltaLink focused […]

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1 week ago Wildfire northwest of Nanaimo burning out of control, forces evacuations

An evacuation order and alert have been expanded for an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island, burning on the north shore of Cameron Lake.

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3 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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