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Drop in winds offers hope as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens. 1 person dead

Drop in winds offers hope as firefighters battle huge wildfire on fringes of Athens. 1 person dead

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A major wildfire raged across the northern suburbs of Athens on Monday, leaving at least one person dead and triggering multiple evacuations as swirling winds hampered the efforts of hundreds of firefighters and dozens of water-
Does logging a burned out forest hurt or help?

Does logging a burned out forest hurt or help?

The 2023 wildfires were the most destructive in B.C.'s history.
Hundreds allowed to return home to Village of Slocan, B.C., after wildfire

Hundreds allowed to return home to Village of Slocan, B.C., after wildfire

Several hundred residents of the Village of Slocan and the surrounding area of British Columbia's Kootenay region are allowed to return home as officials downgrade an evacuation order prompted by a complex of wildfires.
Indigenous nation closes B.C.'s Chilcotin River bridge, citing riverbank cracks

Indigenous nation closes B.C.'s Chilcotin River bridge, citing riverbank cracks

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C.
'Expect to see smoke': Wildfire grows to 360 hectares near Pemberton

'Expect to see smoke': Wildfire grows to 360 hectares near Pemberton

Multiple aircraft and firefighters are fighting two wildfires near Pemberton on Monday.
Canadians should be prepared for more wildfires and hurricanes: Environment Canada

Canadians should be prepared for more wildfires and hurricanes: Environment Canada

There are 474 fires blazing across the country, compared to the roughly 900 fires at this time last year.
'New normal': Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday

'New normal': Jasper wildfire evacuees can start returning to townsite on Friday

The 5,000 residents of Jasper, Alta., chased out of their homes three weeks ago ahead of a devastating wildfire, can go home Friday. Officials said essential services have been restored to the point where they can allow a blanket re-entry.
A wildfire near Greece's capital darkens the skies over Athens and advances fast

A wildfire near Greece's capital darkens the skies over Athens and advances fast

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A wildfire burned northeast of Athens on Sunday, darkening the sky as the smell of smoke and soot pervaded the Greek capital.
Quebec recovering from historic rainfall, power outages as storm remnants move east

Quebec recovering from historic rainfall, power outages as storm remnants move east

MONTREAL — Communities across Quebec began taking stock of the damage on Saturday a day after the remnants of Hurricane Debby knocked out power to nearly half a million residents and pummeled several parts of the province with record-breaking rainfal
Jasper's mayor says date when evacuees can return home will be announced Monday

Jasper's mayor says date when evacuees can return home will be announced Monday

Jasper's mayor says wildfire evacuees will learn Monday when they will be allowed to return home.