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'True shock': Weekend storm topples trees, traps campers at parks in northern Ontario

'True shock': Weekend storm topples trees, traps campers at parks in northern Ontario

Shana Calixte-Pitawanakwat and her husband David were spending a quiet Saturday evening at their campsite at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park when it suddenly became too quiet.
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Cool weather, rain expected to aid B.C. fire fight but drought persists in northeast

Cool weather, rain expected to aid B.C. fire fight but drought persists in northeast

The BC Wildfire Service says cool and rainy weather that has helped temper fire activity is expected to continue this week, though drought conditions will persist in the northeast.
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Manitoba premier ends state of emergency as wildfire danger recedes, evacuees return

Manitoba premier ends state of emergency as wildfire danger recedes, evacuees return

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the provincewide state of emergency has been lifted as the danger from wildfires recedes. He announced Monday that while the emergency rules are no longer needed, crews remain vigilant as fires rage.
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B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

B.C. Forest Practices Board says forestry changes could reduce wildfire risk

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Forest Practices Board says a two-year investigation has found outdated rules and unclear responsibility are stopping forestry from becoming a wildfire prevention tool.
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Evacuation order lifted for wildfire east of downtown Halifax

Evacuation order lifted for wildfire east of downtown Halifax

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR — Nova Scotia officials have lifted an evacuation order for a wildfire east of downtown Halifax, with the fire being held at about 0.3 square kilometres in size.
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More evacuation orders issued as firefighters battle major wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

More evacuation orders issued as firefighters battle major wildfire on the Greek island of Chios

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities sent new evacuation notifications for two areas near the main town of the eastern Aegean island of Chios Monday morning, as firefighters struggled to control a major wildfire raging on the town’s outskirts for
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'Heat dome' over Ontario and Quebec causing wild weather across much of Canada

'Heat dome' over Ontario and Quebec causing wild weather across much of Canada

TORONTO — Blame the heat dome hanging over Ontario and Quebec for some of the strange weather hitting other parts of the country.
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Some residents allowed to return after forest fire in Halifax area prompts evacuation

Some residents allowed to return after forest fire in Halifax area prompts evacuation

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR — Halifax officials say some people who had to flee a forest fire on Sunday afternoon were being allowed back home, with provincial officials noting rain was falling and the blaze was being held.
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Yukon wildfires growing rapidly due to weather as Dawson switches to backup power

Yukon wildfires growing rapidly due to weather as Dawson switches to backup power

Firefighters in Yukon say the wildfire that has put about 100 homes on evacuation alert near Dawson has grown rapidly due to recent weather conditions, more than doubling its size reported a day ago.
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More than 100 firefighters battle large wildfire on eastern Greek island of Chios

More than 100 firefighters battle large wildfire on eastern Greek island of Chios

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More than 100 firefighters assisted by water-dropping helicopters and planes were battling a large wildfire burning near the main town of the eastern Aegean island of Chios Sunday, with emergency services ordering the evacuation
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