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In the news today: B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires

In the news today: B.C. crews wary of winds boosting wildfires

Jul 26, 2024 | 4:50am
The B.C. Wildfire Service says winds fanned by a cold front were to blame for the rapid expansion of an out-of-control fire near Golden, B.C., and it warns of similar fire behaviour even as it brings in rains and cooler weather. The Town of Golden says the 55 square kilometre Dogtooth Forest Service Road fire […]

Thunderstorm watches for southwest; air quality advisories for central Saskatchewan for Wednesday

May 20, 2020 | 9:49am

Environment Canada has issued Air Quality Statements for parts of central Saskatchewan Wednesday morning. An uncontained wildfire burning east of Prince Albert and north of Melfort is spilling smoke south and southeast towards central parts of the province. Included in the advisory is the city of Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Melfort and Wakaw. Environment Canada says […]