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Powerful quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

Powerful quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people

BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage.
South Korea's worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather

South Korea's worst wildfires are now almost contained following rain and cooler weather

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The most destructive wildfires ever to hit South Korea were almost contained, authorities announced Friday, after rain and cooler temperatures helped fire crew put out the blazes that have killed 28 people and razed vast swa
Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.
As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put states' plans at risk

As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put states' plans at risk

SEATTLE (AP) — Budget woes, combined with cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump’s tariff and sovereignty threats against Canada, have made it more difficult for state officials to plan for the upcoming wildfire se
Firefighters make progress on containing some Carolina wildfires, but others grow

Firefighters make progress on containing some Carolina wildfires, but others grow

Firefighters announced progress Wednesday night on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina mountains, but they warned that fire danger remained from dry and windy conditions.
Avalanche closes stretch of Highway 99 north of Pemberton, B.C., risk remains high

Avalanche closes stretch of Highway 99 north of Pemberton, B.C., risk remains high

A stretch of highway north of Pemberton, B.C., is closed as crews work to clear avalanche debris from the route, while Avalanche Canada says the risk remains high in many popular backcountry areas throughout British Columbia.
Metro Vancouver weather: Storm may produce heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and large hail

Metro Vancouver weather: Storm may produce heavy downpours, thunderstorms, and large hail

The sun is shinning right now...but you might want to cancel your evening picnic.
Avalanche victim identified as Whistler pro snowboarder Jeff Keenan

Avalanche victim identified as Whistler pro snowboarder Jeff Keenan

'Jeff's contributions to snowboarding were immense, but they were overshadowed by the love and generosity he shared with his family and friends and community'
A parched Spain has emerged from drought only to face floods

A parched Spain has emerged from drought only to face floods

VILANOVA DE SAU, Spain (AP) — As Spain choked on stubborn drought last year, a reservoir north of Barcelona emptied, revealing a medieval church.
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene

Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene

Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday.