Fires

A Smoky Pall Over Canada  
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A Smoky Pall Over Canada  

Wildland fires usually wind down in autumn, but this year they continued to rage into October.

Published Oct 3, 2023

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Wildfires Burn Near Hay River
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Wildfires Burn Near Hay River

The same fire that overran the town of Enterprise is now threatening more towns in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

Published Aug 25, 2023

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Wildfires Rage in Greece
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Wildfires Rage in Greece

Wildfires in the country’s northeast sent smoke streaming over Mediterranean waters.

Published Aug 22, 2023

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Wildfires Approach Yellowknife
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Wildfires Approach Yellowknife

Fires burning near the provincial capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories have forced evacuations for tens of thousands of people.

Published Aug 17, 2023

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Smoke in the Pacific Northwest
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Smoke in the Pacific Northwest

Extreme heat, bouts of strong winds, and a prolonged drought are fueling large forest fires in western Canada and the United States.

Published Aug 17, 2023

Heat Land Fires