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Wildfire near Grande Prairie, Alta., mostly contained, say officials

Wildfire near Grande Prairie, Alta., mostly contained, say officials

GRANDE PRAIRIE — An evacuation order remains in effect for an area near a northern Alberta city but officials say the wildfire that prompted it is about 90 per cent contained.
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Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness

Wildfire smoke linked to more ER visits for asthma, researchers urge preparedness

TORONTO — New research that analyzes emergency department visits during Ontario's unprecedented 2023 wildfire season suggests public-health messaging such as air quality advisories and ensuring people have their medication can help asthma sufferers a
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Wildfire smoke and extreme heat can occur together: Preparing for the combined health effects of a hot, smoky future

This article was originally published on The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Disclosure information is available on the original site.
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Heavy rains continue to pound Puerto Rico, flooding streets and causing 2nd death

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Heavy rains continued to lash Puerto Rico and flash flood warnings persisted across the U.S. territory, submerging streets, stranding families and causing at least one death this weekend, authorities said on Sunday.
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Evacuation order rescinded in B.C. wildfire but emergency ongoing

PRINCE GEORGE — An evacuation order and an evacuation alert for five properties due to a wildfire near Hixon, B.C., has been rescinded.
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