Candle Lake on edge as wildfires cast shadow over important May long weekend
As three nearby wildfires continue to burn nearby, the resort village of Candle Lake in northern Saskatchewan remains under a pre-evacuation alert, clouding the important Victoria Day long with concern for local officials and business owners.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/candle-lake-resort-village-wildfire-1.7538049?cmp=rss
Wildfire response training should be made available to more civilians, experts say
As wildfire season begins in Ontario, some experts say more civilians in northern and remote regions should be given training and opportunities to become wildfires response volunteers, despite liability concerns.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/wildfire-response-training-ontario-1.7533950?cmp=rss
Weather conditions expected to fuel active wildfire season in southern Alberta
Heavy rainfall this week brought down the immediate wildfire risk in southern Alberta, but dangerous conditions are still expected in the months ahead.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/wildfire-outlook-rain-summer-1.7534387?cmp=rss
Researchers find drinking water is safe in Eaton, Palisades burn areas as utilities lift last ‘do not drink’ order. #wildfire #water #pollution #California #LosAngeles https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-05-13/researchers-find-drinking-water-is-safe-in-eaton-palisades-burn-areas
Rain provides respite in Manitoba wildfire fight, but evacuation order still in place
Some national parks across Manitoba have been closed as the province battles roughly 20 wildfires.
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https://globalnews.ca/news/11185127/rain-provides-respite-in-manitoba-wildfire-fight-but-evacuation-order-still-in-place/
Researchers find drinking water is safe in Eaton, Palisades burn areas as utilities lift last ‘do not drink’ order. #wildfire #water #pollution #California #LosAngeles https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-05-13/researchers-find-drinking-water-is-safe-in-eaton-palisades-burn-areas
Here we go. The Crooked Fire at 15 acres west of Central, Alaska. Cause is undetermined. #AKWildfire #Spring2025 #akwx #wildfire
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B.C. sending almost 100 firefighters to Ontario, after 42 deployed to Manitoba
British Columbia Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the province is sending almost 100 wildland firefighters to Ontario, where fires near the Manitoba border have been threatening several communities.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-firefighters-ontario-wildfires-1.7537828?cmp=rss
B.C. forecast for drought and wildfire is bleak, but don't panic yet, say officials
Several regions are already showing elevated threats but precipitation could change the equation.
#weather #wildfire #drought #BC #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/drought-wildfire-1.7536527?cmp=rss
Evacuees who fled deadly Lac du Bonnet wildfire returning home, thankful for rain
Some residents of the rural municipality of Lac du Bonnet who have been able to return home are thankful they're getting some rain, even as officials warn they'll need more than that for wildfire conditions in the province to really imp...
#wildfire #weather #evacuation #LacduBonnet #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/fire-evacuees-rain-forecast-lac-du-bonnet-bird-river-nopiming-1.7537637?cmp=rss
Manitoba battling 16 wildfires by Friday, largest blazes clustered in the southeast
The number of active wildfires in Manitoba was slightly reduced by Friday, but with more than a dozen still burning out of control, the province has heightened restrictions for open blazes and travel out east.
#wildfire #weather #travel #Manitoba #southeast #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-wildfires-restrictions-fire-bulletin-1.7537856?cmp=rss
Volunteers in Kenora, Ont., seeking foster homes for cats, dogs from Wabaseemoong
Volunteers in Kenora, Ont., are co-ordinating efforts to rescue cats and dogs from Wabaseemoong, a First Nation that's been under an evacuation order since Tuesday due to a nearby wildfire. Here's how community members are keeping track of the displaced pets until ...
#volunteer #animal #rescue #wildfire #Kenora #Wabaseemoong
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/animal-evacuees-wabaseemoong-1.7537579?cmp=rss
Okay, that explains the El Capitan wildfire in Santa Barbara on Wednesday night.
KTLA: Sword-wielding man evading capture sets fire to popular SoCal campsite
"A sword-wielding Woodland Hills man was arrested after allegedly setting fire to a popular Southern California campsite while running from deputies, officials confirmed Thursday.
It happened on Wednesday evening, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, near El Capitan Canyon Resort...."
As of Thursday morning, Ontario has 18 forest fires burning, according to the MNR forest fire info map.
Fire ban issued in northwestern Ontario ahead of long weekend
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Closures and disruptions caused by the wildfires in Manitoba
Several areas in eastern Manitoba have been closed off as wildfires continue to wreak havoc and create disruptions in the region.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/manitoba-wildfires-closures-1.7536477?cmp=rss
Kenora firefighters ready to assist as wildfires continue to affect parts of northwestern Ontario
As parts of northwestern Ontario continue to be impacted by wildfires, the fire chief for the City of Kenora is assuring people that no effort will be spared to keep them safe.
#wildfire #firefighting #northwesternOntario #Kenora #News #Canada
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/kenora-northwestern-ontario-wildfires-1.7536388?cmp=rss
