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Cape Breton wildfire near Framboise being held: municipality

Cape Breton wildfire near Framboise being held: municipality

FRAMBOISE — Municipal officials in a remote corner of southeastern Cape Breton say a wildfire that broke out near Framboise was being held as of late Friday afternoon.
Every Floridian should have a plan for this year's hurricane season, DeSantis says

Every Floridian should have a plan for this year's hurricane season, DeSantis says

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two days away from the start of hurricane season, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s top emergency manager joked Friday that they didn't want to encounter each other again until the storm season ends in late November.
Hudbay Minerals staff evacuate Flin Flon, Man., due to wildfires

Hudbay Minerals staff evacuate Flin Flon, Man., due to wildfires

TORONTO — Hudbay Minerals Inc. says its non-essential staff in the Flin Flon, Man., area are evacuating because of wildfires in the region.
In the news today: Hot, dry weather on tap in Prairie wildfires fight

In the news today: Hot, dry weather on tap in Prairie wildfires fight

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread

Saskatchewan premier declares state of emergency as rampaging wildfires spread

PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against rampaging wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.
Wildfire triggers evacuation order in B.C.'s Peace River region

Wildfire triggers evacuation order in B.C.'s Peace River region

DAWSON CREEK — The Peace River Regional District in northeastern British Columbia has issued an evacuation order for properties threatened by an out-of-control wildfire.
Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador

Crews battling wildfire near Churchill Falls in Labrador

CHURCHILL FALLS — A wildfire is burning near a town in Newfoundland and Labrador that's home to a massive power generating station. NL Hydro says a fire burning near Churchill Falls has caused power interruptions in Labrador West and Wabush.
Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming

Manitoba premier declares state of emergency over wildfires, says military aid coming

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his province struggles with a series of crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north.
B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won't last

B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won't last

VANCOUVER — Temperatures in parts of British Columbia have spiked into the mid-30s, but a meteorologist says the warm spell won't last long. Wednesday's hot spots in B.C. as of 3 p.m. were Ashcroft and Lytton with temperatures around 35 C.
Province says not enough evidence for charges in origins of 2023 Halifax wildfire

Province says not enough evidence for charges in origins of 2023 Halifax wildfire

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has opted against laying charges in relation to the origins of a 2023 wildfire in the western suburbs of Halifax.