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Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

Federal officials say wildfire forecast shows high risk of more fires in August

OTTAWA — The 2025 wildfire season is already one of the worst on record for Canada, federal officials said Friday, and there is a high risk that more fires will break out in August.
Crews from other provinces, countries arriving in Saskatchewan to fight wildfires

Crews from other provinces, countries arriving in Saskatchewan to fight wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government says it's bringing in crews from other provinces and countries to fight raging wildfires, as more people have been forced to flee their homes.
Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken Jasper for critical report

Alberta Premier Smith demands apology from fire-stricken Jasper for critical report

In turn, Danielle Smith blamed the federal government for failing in the fire response by not asking sooner for provincial help and for not clearing out dead trees that provided fuel for the flames.
Quebec City region received 75 millimetres of rain in less than two hours on Thursday

Quebec City region received 75 millimetres of rain in less than two hours on Thursday

QUÉBEC — Up to 75 millimetres of rain fell over two hours in parts of the Quebec City area on Thursday when severe thunderstorms swept across southern Quebec.
Good morning, Peak readers, here's today's forecast

Good morning, Peak readers, here's today's forecast

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Manitoba says close to 13,000 out in renewed round of wildfire evacuations

Manitoba says close to 13,000 out in renewed round of wildfire evacuations

WINNIPEG — Close to 13,000 people in Manitoba were out of their homes Thursday due to wildfires, but hundreds were finding space in hotels rather than in congregate shelters, the province said.
Report says Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire

Report says Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire

A report into a wildfire that devastated the Rocky Mountain resort town of Jasper last summer says crews did their best but command and control was hampered by the Alberta government.
An uncontrolled wildfire sends a cloud of smoke over Spain's capital

An uncontrolled wildfire sends a cloud of smoke over Spain's capital

MADRID (AP) — An uncontrolled wildfire burned outside Madrid on Thursday, sending a giant cloud of smoke over the Spanish capital.
'Mother Nature's power': Motorcyclist photographs massive wildfire from lookout

'Mother Nature's power': Motorcyclist photographs massive wildfire from lookout

He was riding his motorcycle in Manning Park when he saw the large plume of smoke.
Puppies rescued from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter

Puppies rescued from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter

CHICAGO (AP) — Nine puppies from parts of Texas submerged by catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people arrived Wednesday at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago , joining dozens of puppies that had already arrived.