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Canada wildfires: Trudeau, others mourn second firefighter death as smoke sparks further US air quality alerts

July 17, 2023

Canada wildfires: Trudeau, others mourn second firefighter death as smoke sparks further US air quality alerts

Canadian officials announced the death of a second firefighter during wildfires,, with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau among those offering condolences.

Canadian wildfire smoke causes air quality alerts from Montana to Ohio

July 17, 2023

Canadian wildfire smoke causes air quality alerts from Montana to Ohio

Air quality alerts have been posted by the EPA for many states from Montana to Ohio due to lingering thick concentrations of smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

Southern California wildfires force evacuation of nearly 1,000 homes

July 16, 2023

Southern California wildfires force evacuation of nearly 1,000 homes

Firefighters in southern California are battling multiple blazes burning through dense, dry brush in rugged terrain in Riverside County.

Central Wisconsin wildfire contained after rainfall helps quell blaze

July 14, 2023

Central Wisconsin wildfire contained after rainfall helps quell blaze

A Wisconsin wildfire that ravaged multiple structures has been brought under control with the assistance of rain, according to officials from the state Department of Natural Resources.

As hundreds of Canadian wildfires continue to burn, smokejumpers become a necessity in some areas

July 14, 2023

As hundreds of Canadian wildfires continue to burn, smokejumpers become a necessity in some areas

With hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada, smokejumpers are becoming a necessity in some areas. Smokejumpers jump out of planes to fight remote fires.

Broncos’ Pro Bowl safety hypes up new head coach Sean Payton, says he’s moving past disappointing 2022

July 14, 2023

Broncos’ Pro Bowl safety hypes up new head coach Sean Payton, says he’s moving past disappointing 2022

Justin Simmons thought he'd break his playoff drought last year, and after a disappointing 2022 season, the Denver Broncos brought in Sean Payton.

AI teaming up with California firefighters to spot smoke before it spirals into chaos

July 12, 2023

AI teaming up with California firefighters to spot smoke before it spirals into chaos

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is partnering with an AI program to help detect wildfires before they spread chaos and fatalities.

Massive wildfire in Wisconsin burns nearly 1000 acres, forces evacuations

July 11, 2023

Massive wildfire in Wisconsin burns nearly 1000 acres, forces evacuations

A wildfire that erupted in central Wisconsin on Monday afternoon has rapidly engulfed nearly 1000 acres of land, triggering the evacuation of numerous residents.

Canadian lightning strikes trigger over 100 new wildfires in British Columbia, raising total to 300

July 11, 2023

Canadian lightning strikes trigger over 100 new wildfires in British Columbia, raising total to 300

Over the weekend, lighting strikes in British Columbia, Canada, triggered over 100 new wildfires, raising the total to above 300. Officials have warned of challenging conditions.

Western Arizona residents return home as wildfire is 45% contained

July 7, 2023

Western Arizona residents return home as wildfire is 45% contained

After several residents in western Arizona were forced to evacuate due to a wildfire, evacuation orders have now been lifted. Fire officials reported that the fire is 45% contained.