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Canada Wildfires 2024

Fire chiefs across the country issue warning as Canada Day fireworks loom

Fire chiefs across the country issue warning as Canada Day fireworks loom

More than 700 fire departments nationwide respond to mishandled fireworks calls annually
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Wet weather eases drought but northeastern B.C. still on high wildfire alert

Wet weather eases drought but northeastern B.C. still on high wildfire alert

Fort Nelson mayor says wet weather conditions brings comfort but conditions still dry and it’s early
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93 wildfires burning across B.C., but none pose threat to public safety

93 wildfires burning across B.C., but none pose threat to public safety

B.C's northeast region remains relatively dry, Emergency Management Minister says
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3 years after devastating wildfire, Lytton still struggling to rebuild

3 years after devastating wildfire, Lytton still struggling to rebuild

Building permit issued for grocery store, but some residents deciding not to return
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Firefighters battle 30-hectare B.C. wildfire near Lillooet

Firefighters battle 30-hectare B.C. wildfire near Lillooet

Tiffen Creek wildfire ‘highly visible’ from the highway and from Lillooet and Pavilion
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Quebec’s Port-Cartier maximum security prison evacuated as wildfire burns

Quebec’s Port-Cartier maximum security prison evacuated as wildfire burns

Inmates have since been moved to other secure federal correctional facilities
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Yukon expects return to ‘normal’ wildfire season after busy 2023: officials

Yukon expects return to ‘normal’ wildfire season after busy 2023: officials

Damp ground and a significant snowpack expected to hurt chances of a repeat of last year
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Northeastern B.C. likely to see large, challenging wildfires this summer

Northeastern B.C. likely to see large, challenging wildfires this summer

Wildfire service warns drought conditions likely to continue with low snowpack, warm weather in forecast
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Wildfire that evacuated Fort Nelson now listed as under control

Wildfire that evacuated Fort Nelson now listed as under control

123-square-kilometre fire in northeastern B.C. is not expected to grow beyond its current boundary
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From Hawaii to B.C., wildfires underscore resiliency challenges for telecoms

From Hawaii to B.C., wildfires underscore resiliency challenges for telecoms

Fires can knock out power and telephone lines, hindering communication efforts
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