Wildfire

2 wildfires burning near Greece’s capital, fueled by strong winds

ATHENS, Greece -- Two large wildfires were burning Sunday, June 30, 2024, near Greece's capital of Athens, and authorities sent…

4 days ago

Fireworks From Yacht Spark Forest Fire On Greek Island, 13 Arrested

Hydra is popular among foreign visitors and those travelling on yachts.Thirteen people have been arrested following a forest fire on…

2 weeks ago

Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., under evacuation order as wildfire threatens

Fort Good Hope, N.W.T., is under evacuation order as a wildfire threatens the community of around 500 people.The community issued…

3 weeks ago

From fire to flood, experts urge governments to disaster-proof hospitals against climate change

A wall of flames met David Matear when he finally stepped outside of the downtown Fort McMurray hospital, after the…

1 month ago

Fort Nelson, B.C., wildfire evacuees allowed to return home starting Monday

Thousands of people are set to return to Fort Nelson, B.C., more than two weeks after they were displaced due…

1 month ago

Federal panel lists 35 ‘plausible’ future threats to Canada and the world

In a new report, a think-tank within Employment and Social Development Canada cites 35 "plausible" global disruptions that could reshape Canada and the world…

1 month ago

Environment Canada adopts B.C. model to warn of smoke hazards

Last year's record-breaking wildfire season forced Canadians to become familiar with the scale of air pollution as hazardous smoke drifted…

2 months ago

Minnesota and Wisconsin See Air Quality Warnings as Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifts South

If you’re in the northern part of the Central United States and the skies look smoky, here’s why: Minnesota and…

2 months ago

Up to one-quarter of trees in Stanley Park could be removed

Work to cut down approximately one-quarter of the trees in Vancouver's Stanley Park is facing growing opposition from advocates who…

4 months ago

B.C. officials warn of early, ‘challenging’ wildfire season

Government and wildfire officials in British Columbia are warning that the province could see an early and active spring wildfire season due to…

4 months ago

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