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Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says

Wildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — As wildfires scorched swaths of land in the wine country of Sonoma County in 2020, sending ash flying and choking the air with smoke, Maria Salinas harvested grapes.
Dangerous tree that killed B.C. firefighter flagged beforehand, report finds

Dangerous tree that killed B.C. firefighter flagged beforehand, report finds

Devyn Gale, 19, was working at a wildfire in July 2023 when a dangerous tree fell and fatally struck her.
'Confront their grief': Jasper townsite reopens Friday, but only to residents for now

'Confront their grief': Jasper townsite reopens Friday, but only to residents for now

Jasper residents will have to show proof of residence before receiving a re-entry guide and entering the town.
Quebec suffering 'extremely difficult' wave of severe weather, minister says

Quebec suffering 'extremely difficult' wave of severe weather, minister says

QUÉBEC — Quebec is experiencing an “extremely difficult” period of climate-related disasters, Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said Wednesday, as residents across several regions cleaned up from another episode of severe rainfall.
B.C. fruit group, $50 million in debt to bank, files for creditor protection

B.C. fruit group, $50 million in debt to bank, files for creditor protection

PENTICTON, B.C.
Pemberton wildfire grows to 435 hectares

Pemberton wildfire grows to 435 hectares

A risk of lightning continues following 600 lightning strikes in the last 72 in the Coastal Fire Centre.
B.C. wildfire costs reach about $387M so far this year, wildfire service says

B.C. wildfire costs reach about $387M so far this year, wildfire service says

British Columbia has already spent about $387 million battling fires so far this year, as crews brace for more lightning-caused starts in the coming days, the director of provincial operations for the province's wildfire service said Tuesday.
Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

Jasper council told wildfire caused $283 million in lost property value

The town of Jasper says early numbers indicate last month’s wildfires destroyed $283 million worth of property.
B.C. rancher needs space for 150 cows after wildfire burns pastures

B.C. rancher needs space for 150 cows after wildfire burns pastures

Rancher T.J. Walkem: "The level of devastation out there for the forest and landscape is unreal."
Poverty more than doubles your likelihood of dying from heat

Poverty more than doubles your likelihood of dying from heat

New research shows high temperatures disproportionately impact people on income assistance.