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South Africa declares national disaster as flooding death toll rises to 92

South Africa declares national disaster as flooding death toll rises to 92

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa was under a declared state of national disaster on Thursday as the death toll from floods caused by severe rains in the Eastern Cape region rose to 92.
Erick makes landfall in western Mexico state as a Category 3 storm

Erick makes landfall in western Mexico state as a Category 3 storm

PUERTO ESCONDIDO, Mexico (AP) — Powerful Hurricane Erick has made landfall in Mexico's western state of Oaxaca. That is according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.
Erick strengthens into a Category 3 major hurricane approaching Mexico's coast

Erick strengthens into a Category 3 major hurricane approaching Mexico's coast

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Erick powered up into a Category 3 major hurricane Wednesday evening as it bore down on the southern Mexico coast, threatening to unleash destructive winds, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge on the region in c
Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Wildfire smoke doesn't just darken the skies — it harms the brain, especially in those most vulnerable.
Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s government, already under attack for failing to help wildfire evacuees, faced questions Wednesday over why almost half of its water bomber fleet was grounded while blazes forced thousands to flee.
Evacuation orders lifted for Kiskatinaw wildfire in northeast B.C.

Evacuation orders lifted for Kiskatinaw wildfire in northeast B.C.

The Peace River Regional District has cancelled four evacuation orders and one alert for properties near a wildfire that is burning out of control in northeastern British Columbia.
Central Newfoundland town ordered to evacuate as wildfire burns nearby

Central Newfoundland town ordered to evacuate as wildfire burns nearby

ST. JOHN'S — Residents of a rural Newfoundland town were ordered out of their homes on Wednesday as an out-of-control wildfire burned a few kilometres away. Premier John Hogan said he issued the evacuation order for Badger, N.L.
Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations and flight cancellations

Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations and flight cancellations

LEMBATA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted with giant ash and smoke plumes again Wednesday after forcing evacuations of villages and flight cancellations, including to and from the resort island of Bali.
Firefighters responding to small wildfire on Sunshine Coast

Firefighters responding to small wildfire on Sunshine Coast

Photographs show a wildfire burning in the hillside near Homesite Creek.
16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study

The research raises questions over how a range of contaminants may start to negatively impact fisheries, shellfish farms and humans that consume them.