Tag: wildfires

Wildfires continue to rage along California coast

By Terence Chea and Ellen Knickmeyer, The Associated Press, July 30, 2016  BIG SUR, Calif. – Lodge managers and cafe owners along California’s dramatic Big Sur coast were looking Friday at a summer of jittery guests and cancelled bookings after fire officials warned that crews will likely be battling a wildfire raging in steep, forested… Continue reading Wildfires continue to rage along California coast

Hotter weather expected near California blaze that killed 1

By The Associated Press, July 28, 2016  BIG SUR, Calif. — California crews contended with hotter temperatures and lower humidity Thursday near scenic Big Sur where a wildfire has destroyed 34 homes and killed a bulldozer driver working to contain the massive blaze. More than 3,000 firefighters working around the clock got a break from… Continue reading Hotter weather expected near California blaze that killed 1

Fort McMurray firefighters finished battling fire, now battling emotional demons

By The Canadian Press, July 3, 2016  FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — The man who led the battle against The Beast says many Fort McMurray firefighters are now wrestling a different set of demons. Fire Chief Darby Allen says the emotional toll is hitting home for the crews who worked non-stop for days to beat back… Continue reading Fort McMurray firefighters finished battling fire, now battling emotional demons

New regulations imposed on homebuilders as Fort McMurray rebuild begins

By The Canadian Press, June 29, 2016  CALGARY — The Alberta government says it will post online the resumes of companies that want to rebuild homes destroyed or damaged by the Fort McMurray wildfires in a move to help residents make informed choices. Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee says homebuilders who wish to work in… Continue reading New regulations imposed on homebuilders as Fort McMurray rebuild begins

Fort McMurray fire chief calls for more wildfire resilience as city rebuilds

By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press, June 228, 2016  FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – The ma n who led the fight against the wildfire that devastated parts of Fort McMurray in May is urging changes to the way homes are rebuilt to avoid similar destruction in the future. Fort McMurray fire chief Darby Allen says houses… Continue reading Fort McMurray fire chief calls for more wildfire resilience as city rebuilds

More than 2,000 forced to leave Manitoba communities due to wildfire

By The Canadian Press, June 23, 2016  THE PAS, Man. — More than 2,000 people have been ordered to evacuate two northern Manitoba communities due to approaching wildfires. The Manitoba government said Friday that residents must leave Easterville and Chemawawin First Nation because of smoke and the threat from a fire that has moved to… Continue reading More than 2,000 forced to leave Manitoba communities due to wildfire

Singing South African firefighters dispute pay at Fort McMurray wildfire

By Gareth Hampshire, CBC News, June 8, 2016  Crews refuse to work Wednesday, unsettled by media reports claiming they’re making $15-$21 an hour South African firefighters who made international headlines for singing when they arrived in Canada have now turned to protests to dispute the wages they’re being paid. About 300 firefighters who came to Alberta… Continue reading Singing South African firefighters dispute pay at Fort McMurray wildfire

Extreme wildfire risk returns to wide area of Saskatchewan

By Kevin O’Conner, CBC News, June 7, 2016  Much of province, and Alberta, is back in fire risk red zone, federal map says What a difference a week makes — when it comes to the risk of forest fires. Natural Resources Canada’s latest fire danger map shows a large red zone — meaning extreme fire… Continue reading Extreme wildfire risk returns to wide area of Saskatchewan

Fort McMurray's water warrior fought to keep the flow to firefighters going

By Brier Stewart, Terry Reith, CBC News, June 6, 2016  Water treatment boss recounts the battle to get water to the fire crews fighting the ‘beast.’ For 38 years, Guy Jette has manned the water treatment centre in Fort McMurray, and now as head of the operation, water quality is both his personal passion and… Continue reading Fort McMurray's water warrior fought to keep the flow to firefighters going