Homes destroyed, highway temporarily closed by wildfire in Northern Canada
Three homes in Lower Post, northern British Columbia (B.C.), have reportedly been destroyed by wildfire, and it’s not clear when
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Canadian study shows wildfires speeding up permafrost thaw
As wildfires are growing larger across northern Canada a new study suggests they’re causing permafrost to thaw faster. The study
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Most of Alaska’s active wildfires pose no threat, authorities say
Wildfires are raging across many Western states, causing death, evacuations and massive efforts to contain the blazes. And though more
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Large forest fire forces highway closure in Northwestern Canada
The Robert Campbell Highway in eastern Yukon (territory in Northwestern Canada) has been closed because of an advancing forest fire.
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Swedish opposition draws ten-point plan for crisis preparedness after massive wildfires
After the vast forest fires in Sweden, the opposition Alliance has presented a ten-point plan to strengthen the handling of
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Warming Arctic could be at heart of deadly July heatwave
It’s been a hot July. Wildfires in Greece killed at least 83, Sweden is desperately fighting fires above the Arctic
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Wildfire situation improves after rain in central Sweden
After nearly two weeks of fires in east-central Sweden, several hundred homes are now safe to return to but efforts
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Crews contain fresh wildfires in western Finland
Fire officials say they have managed to contain the spread of forest fires that raged over an area of 80
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Swedish firefighters struggle to keep control of wildfires until weekend rain
The biggest fires here are contained, and help from Finland is on its way. But the next few days will
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Wildfires: Finland’s hesitation in assisting Sweden criticized
The Finnish government said it has decided to offer assistance to neighbouring Sweden as the country battles a historic rash
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As wildfires burn, Sweden to support ravaged communities
“Sweden is in a very serious situation” says Social Democrat Justice Minister Morgan Johansson on Tuesday morning, as Sweden’s emergency
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Forest fires are raging across the Barents region
Firefighters combat wildfires from the Kola Peninsula (Northwestern Russia) to Norrbotten (Northern Sweden) as record heat wave continues north of
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Rain helps tame forest fires in northern Finland
Rain showers have helped subdue the worst of the forest fires currently raging in Eastern Lapland, according to local police.
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Sweden’s worst-ever wildfires could last for months
The large wildfires currently burning will not be put out until the snow comes in October or November, says the
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Forest fires will become more frequent as climate warms, says scientist
The fires raging across Sweden are in line with what scientists expect, as more greenhouse gases are emitted and the
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