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B.C. rancher rides toward 'wall of flame' to rescue cows from 5,000-hectare wildfire

B.C. rancher rides toward 'wall of flame' to rescue cows from 5,000-hectare wildfire

The Spences Bridge ranch owner was able to get half of his cows moved to safety.
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'Like lava': Evacuee tells of frightening fire escape, as number of B.C. blazes soars

'Like lava': Evacuee tells of frightening fire escape, as number of B.C. blazes soars

"When we left last night, we didn’t know if we would have a home this morning."
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Wildfire prompts MEG Energy, Imperial to move workers away from oilsands sites

Wildfire prompts MEG Energy, Imperial to move workers away from oilsands sites

CALGARY — Out-of-control wildfires blazing in northern Alberta have prompted fresh evacuations of workers from oilsands sites. MEG Energy Corp.
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B.C. fire crews bracing for a 'very challenging' next 72 hours

B.C. fire crews bracing for a 'very challenging' next 72 hours

"Fires will be very aggressive right from ignition."
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Ground assault begins on Labrador City wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate

Ground assault begins on Labrador City wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate

LABRADOR CITY, N.L. — Firefighters began attacking a fire near Labrador City from the ground Thursday, marking a new stage in the effort to get the roaring wildfire under control.
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TNRD expands evacuation orders and alerts Thursday evening due to Shetland Creek wildfire

TNRD expands evacuation orders and alerts Thursday evening due to Shetland Creek wildfire

"Residents will be given as much advance notice as possible prior to an evacuation order, however you may receive limited notice due to changing conditions."
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Heat warnings spread in B.C. as records tumble in second heat wave for July

Heat warnings spread in B.C. as records tumble in second heat wave for July

VANCOUVER — More than two dozen daily heat records were broken or tied in British Columbia on Wednesday as sweltering temperatures swept across the province. At least 27 communities set daily temperature records across B.C.
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Mayor, PM say better infrastructure is crucial as Toronto cleans up after flood

Mayor, PM say better infrastructure is crucial as Toronto cleans up after flood

Toronto must act to get ready for future storms, Mayor Olivia Chow said Wednesday, a day after a torrential downpour washed out major roads, flooded transit stops and left thousands without power.
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What to know about insurance claims after Tuesday's flash flooding in Ontario

What to know about insurance claims after Tuesday's flash flooding in Ontario

TORONTO — Canadian homeowners are increasingly adding flood coverage to their insurance policies as extreme weather events become more common, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.
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'Smoke is very visible': Wildfire burning beside CN rail tracks south of Lytton

'Smoke is very visible': Wildfire burning beside CN rail tracks south of Lytton

The fire was first discovered on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
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