The Impossible Fight to Stop Canada’s Wildfires
In a normal year, Rennick would expect a staff turnover of 20 percent, but next year will certainly be higher. To that end, Natural Resources Canada recently allocated CA$37.9 million …
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Migrants believed dead in Greece wildfires that forced evacuations – National
Firefighters on Tuesday found the burnt bodies of 18 people believed to have been migrants who had crossed the Turkish border into an area of northeastern Greece where wildfires have …
Hundreds of migrant workers among B.C. wildfire evacuees. What do they face?
Hundreds of migrant workers are among those evacuated from farms threatened by the wildfires in British Columbia’s Interior, putting strain on already crowded housing units and raising concerns about unsafe …
Wildfires in B.C., N.W.T. causing ‘apocalyptic devastation,’ Trudeau says
Raging wildfires in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories have caused “apocalyptic devastation” in those regions, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday. A state of emergency has been declared …
NWT wildfires are forcing towns to empty. How do you evacuate a hospital? – National
By noon Friday, all Yellowknife residents should have fled the city to seek shelter away from the encroaching fires. The evacuation order recommended people drive, but not everyone can. The …
The Race to Save Yellowknife From Raging Wildfires | WIRED
Two million hectares—more than 8,200 square miles—of this pristine wilderness has burned since May, in what is now the worst year on record for forest fires across Canada. More than …
Tim Sheehy, GOP Senate Hopeful, Double Dips On Climate
When it came to growing and promoting his aerial firefighting company, Montana businessman Tim Sheehy was, for years, outspoken about the need to combat global climate change, even publicly supporting …
Maui emergency chief resigns after not activate sirens during wildfire
In this image taken from video, Maui Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya speaks during a news conference in Wailuku, Hawaii, Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. AP | Mike Householder The …
How airlines are handling the evacuation of Yellowknife amid N.W.T. fire
As wildfires inch closer to the Northwest Territories’ capital of Yellowknife, several airlines that fly out of the city are adjusting schedules and fares as residents try to book flights …
Yellowknife is evacuating as N.W.T. fire nears. What are the escape options?
Are you evacuating from Yellowknife? Share your story, photos or videos with Global News by emailing [email protected]. The approaching wildfire is forcing Yellowknife residents to evacuate their homes and seek …