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Wildfire damages Civil War-area historical site in New Mexico as campgrounds are evacuated

Wildfire damages Civil War-area historical site in New Mexico as campgrounds are evacuated

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A wildfire swept through portions of a Civil War-era fort and historical site in southern New Mexico, forcing the evacuations of campgrounds and a horse ranch, authorities said Monday.
Northern Alberta town ordered evacuated because of wildfire

Northern Alberta town ordered evacuated because of wildfire

SWAN HILLS — An evacuation order has been issued for a town in northern Alberta as a wildfire burns nearby. Officials say a wildfire is burning seven kilometres north of Swan Hills.
The scars from Hurricane Helene are healing slowly in this Appalachian tourist town

The scars from Hurricane Helene are healing slowly in this Appalachian tourist town

CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE, N.C.
What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in U.S. up at night before hurricane season

What keeps the safety director of the most vulnerable spot in U.S. up at night before hurricane season

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — No place is more vulnerable to hurricanes in the 50 U.S. states than the Florida Keys.
How BC Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with compassion

How BC Wildfire Service is fighting misinformation with compassion

As more people engage with posts about wildfires on social media, the government agency is trying a new approach to combat the spread of misinformation.
Alberta, Ottawa spending $7 million to fund six new urban wildfire teams

Alberta, Ottawa spending $7 million to fund six new urban wildfire teams

STRATHMORE — Nearly $7 million in provincial and federal spending will create six teams of urban wildfire crews, Alberta's public safety minister announced Friday. Speaking in Strathmore, Alta.
2024 sees record warm temperatures, less sea ice cover in Gulf of St. Lawrence

2024 sees record warm temperatures, less sea ice cover in Gulf of St. Lawrence

MONT-JOLI — Last year, the Gulf of St. Lawrence recorded its highest maximum surface temperature and lowest seasonal volume of ice cover in decades, say researchers with the federal Fisheries Department.
'Under a microscope': Cottagers call for wildfire management plans after fatal fires

'Under a microscope': Cottagers call for wildfire management plans after fatal fires

WINNIPEG — Cottage owners and disaster prevention experts in Manitoba are urging governments to develop comprehensive wildfire management plans after a pair of devastating wildfires.
Blooms may be delayed by cold weather but plants 'tougher than the gardeners'

Blooms may be delayed by cold weather but plants 'tougher than the gardeners'

Gardening is always hands on, but Mary Parker is babying her plants a little longer than usual this spring.
Greece deploys record firefighters and more drones for wildfire season

Greece deploys record firefighters and more drones for wildfire season

LAVRION, Greece (AP) — Greece is deploying a record number of firefighters and nearly doubling its drone fleet this summer to address growing wildfire risks driven by climate change , officials said Thursday.