More than 200 structures, 150 of which are homes, have been destroyed in the ongoing blaze ripping through the Halifax-area communities of Hammonds Plains and Tantallon – one of three out-of-control wildfires straining resources in the province. The blaze broke out Sunday afternoon in the Tantallon area, about a 30-minute drive from downtown Halifax, and
Nancy Drennan was enjoying an easy Sunday afternoon — watching a movie while her children and friends were preparing to head to the lake for a swim from their home in suburban Halifax — when one of the teens happened to look out the window and noticed a frightening scene. “One of the kids went
Albertans are urged to stay indoors and take care of their health as smoke levels are expected to surge across the province. Environment Canada issued air quality statements for both Calgary and Edmonton on Sunday due to elevated levels of wildfire smoke. The Air Quality Health Index forecasted air quality at 10+ for both cities
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stopped in Edmonton on Monday to meet with military personnel who are helping fight wildfires in Alberta as provincial officials said the hot, windy and dry conditions in the forecast are creating a “perfect storm.” “I don’t believe the worst is behind us,” said Christie Tucker, information unit manager at Alberta
A few days of cooler, wetter weather has not been enough to extinguish the dozens of active wildfires burning hundreds of thousands of square kilometres across Alberta. Hot weather in the forecast has prompted some residents of Grande Prairie to prepare to leave as a wildfire burns outside the city.“If a person looks out, the
The evacuation order for Drayton Valley remained in effect Sunday evening and the fire chief is warning people to stay away. “This fire remains out of control and so it’s imperative that people stay out of this area,” said Tom Thomson, fire chief for Drayton Valley and Brazeau County Fire Services.“I can’t stress that enough.
The province of Alberta has declared a state of emergency after tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes in recent days over spreading wildfires. “Under the Emergency Management Act the declaration gives the government greater powers to respond to extreme situations for example the province can access emergency funds, mobilize additional
The town of Drayton Valley and surrounding areas of Brazeau County were ordered to evacuate late Thursday night as a wildfire in the area grew and threatened the central Alberta community. The out-of-control wildfire is burning southeast of Drayton Valley.All residents in the area of Township Road 484 north to Township Road 494, and North
Fueled by warm weather, high winds and extremely dry conditions, several out-of-control wildfires have grown near Entwistle and Evansburg, and on Saturday night an evacuation order was issued for the communities west of Edmonton in Parkland County and Yellowhead County. Just before 3 a.m. Sunday, Yellowhead County expanded its evacuation alert.All residents in the Lobstick
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 13, 2023 7:49 am Updated February 13, 2023 10:12 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size OTTAWA — Paramedics say they are treating eight people for non-life-threatening injuries after an explosion caused by a gas leak in east Ottawa. Fire crews say the explosion Monday morning