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Published on 01:27 GMT

Canadian wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate

Roughly 17,000 residents in the Canadian province of Manitoba have been evacuated because of nearly two dozen active wildfires, officials said Saturday. More than 5,000 of those are from Flin Flon, where there is no rain in the immediate forecast. There …

Source: CBS News - Neutral
Published on 00:16 GMT

Wildfires Burning Across Central Canada Force Evacuation Orders

Wildfire smoke above Highway 97, north of the Buckinghorse River near Trutch, British Columbia, Canada, on Friday, May 30, 2025. Wildfires are threatening about 5% of Canada's crude output as a blaze in Alberta's oil sands region spreads and …

Source: HuffPost - Left-wing
Published on May 31, 2025

Manitoba evacuates hundreds more and Saskatchewan requests help from U.S. as wildfires rage

A satellite image shows the Shoe Fire near Little Bear Lake, Sask., on May 30MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES/Reuters 1 of 7 Wildfires continue to burn in southeast Manitoba on Saturday.Manitoba government/The Canadian Press 2 of 7 A dense cloud of wildfire …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral
Published on 09:35 GMT

17,000 Canadians forced to flee Manitoba wildfires

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. FLIN FLON, Manitoba -- Roughly 17,000 residents in the Canadian province of Manitoba have been evacuated because of nearly two dozen active wildfires, officials said …

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette - Indeterminate
Published on 05:58 GMT

Wildfires burning across central Canada force more people to evacuate

Flin Flon, Manitoba — Roughly 17,000 residents in the Canadian province of Manitoba have been evacuated because of nearly two dozen active wildfires, officials said Saturday. More than 5,000 of those are from Flin Flon, where there is no rain in the …

Source: The Detroit News - Michigan - Neutral
Published on 03:22 GMT

Canadian Wildfires Force Oilsands Evacuations, Stop Oil Flows

(Bloomberg) -- Raging Western Canadian wildfires that have forced thousands of people from their homes are now also prompting evacuations from oilsands projects in northern Alberta. A fire near Cold Lake, Alberta is bearing down on oilsands operations and …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on 01:11 GMT

Poor air quality in the Carolinas due to Canadian wildfires

(WPDE) — Wildfires burning in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Saskatchewan, Canada, are sending smoke across much of the United States and into the Carolinas. Saturday, the skies should have been a clear blue with lots of sunshine. However, a haze settled …

Source: ABC 4 - South Carolina - Neutral
Published on 01:56 GMT

Thousands evacuate wildfires burning across central Canada

About 17,000 residents have been evacuated as nearly two dozen wildfires rip through the Canadian province of Manitoba, officials say. More than 5,000 of those residents are from the mining city Flin Flon, on the Manitoba/Saskatchewan border, where …

Source: ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - Neutral
Published on 01:46 GMT

Wildfires are raging in the Canadian prairies

TORONTO – Thousands of people have evacuated their homes across parts of the Canadian provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, where officials have declared a state of emergency and crews are working to contain dozens of out-of-control wildfires. The smoke …

Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

U.S. sends firefighters and equipment to aid Canada in battling wildfires

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced Saturday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is deploying resources to assist with the wildfire response in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Alberta, …

Source: My News 3 - Nevada - Center-right
Published on 09:47 GMT

Canada’s Wildfires Trigger Mass Evacuations

(MENAFN) Wildfires raging across western and central Canada have triggered the evacuation of over 26,000 residents, impacting communities in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, officials and media outlets report. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire …

Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
Published on May 31, 2025

Wildfires burning across central Canada force additional evacuation orders and more shelters to open

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Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on May 31, 2025

Fires continue to rage out of control across large parts of Canada

Following the provinces of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, residents in the westernmost provinces of Alberta and British Columbia have now also been urged to evacuate the affected areas for safety. There were also isolated fires in the province of Ontario, …

Source: Ghana News Agency - Pro-Government
Published on May 31, 2025

‘Chunks of our town could be gone’: As wildfires rip across the prairies, Flin Flon, Manitoba, empties under a sky of ...

The city of Flin Flon in Manitoba, Canada, stands nearly deserted as an aggressive wildfire continues to threaten the region as of May 31, 2025. Approximately 5,000 residents, including municipal officials and healthcare workers, have been evacuated due to …

Source: The Economic Times - Pending
Published on May 31, 2025

‘We’re Getting Desperate’: Chinook Helicopters En Route as 2,000 Stranded by Manitoba Wildfire

Two Canadian Forces Chinook helicopters were on their way to the Pukatawagan Cree Nation in Northern Manitoba Saturday morning, where about 2,000 people were stranded with a wildfire just a kilometre away. The community, also known as the Mathias Colomb …

Source: The Energy Mix - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2025

Yellowhead County issues 2nd wildfire evacuation order

Edmonton More Yellowhead County residents had to leave their homes Friday, after the county issued a new wildfire evacuation order for two communities and expanded an existing order. County also expanded the affected area of a previous evacuation order CBC …

Source: CBC/Radio-Canada - Public Broadcaster
Published on May 31, 2025

Wildfire updates: 30+ Alberta blazes deemed out-of-control | Fire chiefs concerned about wildfire risk | Firefighters in ...

Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Western Canada A wildfire burns out of control in northern Alberta. Photo courtesy Alberta Wildfire Article content Firefighters battled challenging …

Source: Edmonton Sun - Pending
Published on May 31, 2025

Rain not forecasted as crews battle wildfire burning near Flin Flon

There's no rain in the forecast for Flin Flon, Manitoba, over the next week as crews there fight a wildfire that's raging nearby. Temperatures throughout the weekend are expected to range from the low to high 20s, before cooling off. Thousands have …

Source: Portage Online - Pending
Published on May 31, 2025

Wildfires force thousands to flee homes in Western Canada

Open this photo in gallery:Wildfire evacuees Richard Korte and Chris Schultz talk, accompanied by their dogs Bacon and Stella, in the parking lot of a temporary emergency centre in Winnipeg on Friday.Ed White/Reuters Wildfires across Western Canada …

Source: The Globe and Mail - Neutral

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 09:00 GMT

StreetLeaf Plants its 10,000th Light in Advance of Hurricane Season

TAMPA, FLORIDA, June 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StreetLeaf, the leading provider of solar-powered streetlight services in the United States, has installed its 10 thousandth solar-powered streetlight, just in time for hurricane season, which begins June …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 07:13 GMT

Floods Devastate Nigeria, Killing Over One Hundred Fifty

(MENAFN) The death toll from devastating floods in Mokwa, located in Nigeria’s Niger State, has surged to 151, local officials confirmed on Saturday. Ibrahim Hussaini, the spokesperson for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), provided the …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 09:11 GMT

Floods, Heavy Rains Kill Twenty-Six Individual in India

(MENAFN) At least 26 fatalities have been reported over the past three days in northeastern India, as relentless heavy rains have triggered devastating floods and landslides, officials confirmed. In Assam, eight lives were lost due to flooding and …

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Published on June 1, 2025 - 09:11 GMT

Torrential Rains Trigger Severe Floods in India

(MENAFN) Severe rainfall over the past three days has led to widespread flooding and landslides in India's northeastern region, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 individuals, officials reported. The relentless downpours have caused havoc across …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Keeping Communities Safe Against Wildfires

Over the last two years, New York experienced 268 wildfires that burned nearly 7,900 acres of land, averaging less than 11 acres in size. This number does not include the Jennings Creek wildfire last year, which burned more than 5,000 acres over a span of …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 12:35 GMT

Powerful Earthquake Rattles Northern Japan

(MENAFN) A significant earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale struck northern Japan on Saturday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed, with no immediate information on damage or injuries. The seismic event occurred near Kushiro city on Hokkaido …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 08:23 GMT

Pakistan PM Says Melting Glaciers Spur Urgent Flood Risk

(MENAFN) At the International High-Level Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation (ICGP) held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a stark warning about the escalating risk of floods driven by rapidly melting glaciers. He …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 17:46 GMT

Rhombus Power Launches 'Haven AI' To Save Lives from Wildfire's Fury

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the escalating battle against devastating wildfires, a Silicon Valley enterprise has developed a new product providing AI-powered predictive decision support in real time, …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 18:18 GMT

SBA Loans are a Meaningful Option for Arkansas Storm Survivors

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to Arkansas residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that are recovering from back-to-back severe storms, tornadoes and flooding …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

Small Fix, Big Impact: ZD Stucco Repair Restores a Century-Old Home

ZD Stucco Repair recently completed a stucco restoration project on a 1920 Tudor-style home in the quiet neighborhood of Summit, New Jersey. SUMMIT, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The project addressed hidden structural issues and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 17:46 GMT

Rhombus Power Launches 'Haven AI' To Save Lives from Wildfire's Fury

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the escalating battle against devastating wildfires, a Silicon Valley enterprise has developed a new product providing AI-powered predictive decision support in real time, …

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Published on May 31, 2025 - 03:06 GMT

Survivor Assistance Available at Several Locations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have added four new sites that offer face-to-face help for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Hours are also …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

What to Expect When You Apply for FEMA Assistance

OKLAHOMA CITY – If you live in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma, Pawnee, and Payne counties and were affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds that occurred March 14-21, 2025, you may be eligible for FEMA assistance. How To Apply for FEMA …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

Help Where It’s Needed Most: FEMA, SBA, and the State of Oklahoma Team Up in Wildfire-Damaged Counties

OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help at community sites for residents in Oklahoma counties affected by the March 14-21 wildfires and straight- …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Garrard County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Garrard County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 20:55 GMT

North Carolina Continues to Receive Historically High Emergency Assistance Under President Trump

President Trump turbocharged the emergency aid process to provide a 100% federal cost share in North Carolina for Public Assistance from the declaration date of September 29, 2024, to March 24, 2025. WASHINGTON -- In light of false reporting and charges …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 05:54 GMT

Survivor Assistance Available at Three New Locations

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The state of Arkansas, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration have added three sites that offer face-to-face help for residents affected by the March 14-15 and April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding. Homeowners and …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 17:36 GMT

Stronger than the Storm Co-Hosts Hurricane Preparedness Event for Families with Medically Complex Children

Free Event for Families Set for Saturday, May 31 at University of Miami MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than the Storm, in partnership with the Global Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:57 GMT

Cybercrime To Cost The World $12.2 Trillion Annually By 2031

SAUSALITO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion USD in 2025, according to the '2025 Official Cybercrime Report' from Cybersecurity Ventures. If it were measured as …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 15:27 GMT

Data Foundation Hosts Virtual Event on Climate Performance Data Accessibility

Event examines pathways to trusted, investor-grade climate information WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WHAT: Virtual webinar "Increasing Accessibility to Trusted Climate Performance Data" WHEN: …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 14:11 GMT

Trusted Midwest Roofing Company Opens New Location in Springfield

Shamrock Roofing and Construction is excited to announce that we are opening a location in Springfield, MO SPRINGFIELD, MO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shamrock Roofing and Construction, a trusted name in quality roofing …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 13:57 GMT

Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis Emerges as Command Center in Tornado Aftermath

Ground-Zero Response Mobilized Within Hours to Support Displaced Families Across the Region SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 16, 2025, a devastating tornado struck St. Louis with a force not seen since …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 00:02 GMT

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas Are Opening Additional Disaster Recovery Centers in South Texas

AUSTIN – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open three additional Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on May 30 to offer face-to-face help to residents of the …

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Published on May 30, 2025 - 00:02 GMT

Medical, Dental and Funeral Assistance for Survivors of May Tornadoes in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – If you sustained injury, illness or death of a loved one due to the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17 in Kentucky, you may be eligible for medical, dental and/or funeral assistance from FEMA. Medical/dental …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 12:00 GMT

Dejero Webinar on AI-Powered Emergency Communication Technology Scheduled for June 18

Crucial Webinar for California PSAPs and Emergency Response Leaders Ahead of NENA 2025 WATERLOO, ON, CANADA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waterloo, Ontario, May 29, 2025 — Dejero, a leader in resilient connectivity solutions for critical …

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Published on May 29, 2025 - 16:06 GMT

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Pendleton County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Pendleton County to offer in-person support to Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides. The new …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 17:35 GMT

Justin Graham Expands Paul Davis Restoration’s Reach with Acquisition of Greater Seattle Franchise

Second Team in Sales Volume in the Paul Davis Restoration Network Acquires Greater Seattle Territory SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Justin Graham, President of Paul Davis Restoration of Portland/Vancouver, …

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Published on May 28, 2025 - 16:39 GMT

House Raising in Flood Zones: Process, Planning, and Long-Term Benefits

SLIDELL, LA, UNITED STATES, May 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In flood-prone communities throughout South Louisiana, house raising continues to be one of the most practical and protective strategies for minimizing property damage and preserving …

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