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Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa

Iceland volcano eruption forces evacuation of town and iconic geothermal spa

LONDON (AP) — A volcanic eruption in southwestern Iceland has once again forced the evacuation of local residents and the internationally known Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, the national broadcaster RUV reported. The eruption began around 4 a.m.
'Big relief': Alerts lifted on multiple B.C. wildfires

'Big relief': Alerts lifted on multiple B.C. wildfires

British Columbia's Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has rescinded multiple evacuation alerts as the threat from a series of wildfires appears to have passed. The August Lake wildfire near Princeton, B.C.
2 dead in New Jersey after floodwaters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast

2 dead in New Jersey after floodwaters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast

NEW YORK (AP) — Two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in floodwaters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight, authorities said Tuesday. Gov.
Days of wet weather may end in some parts of Manitoba fighting fires

Days of wet weather may end in some parts of Manitoba fighting fires

WINNIPEG — Thousands of Manitobans remain out of their home communities due to wildfires. With recent cooler weather — accompanied by rain in some areas — there was no word of additional evacuations as of Tuesday afternoon.
'Worrisome' conditions due to wildfire smoke and heat force camps, daycares to adjust

'Worrisome' conditions due to wildfire smoke and heat force camps, daycares to adjust

Summer camps and daycares are being forced to shift their plans amid stifling heat and poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke drifting across Central Canada, Prairies and other parts of the country.
Wildfire on Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula destroys unknown number of cabins

Wildfire on Newfoundland's Bonavista Peninsula destroys unknown number of cabins

CHANCE HARBOUR — A wildfire near Chance Harbour on the Bonavista Peninsula has destroyed an unknown number of cabins in the area, says Newfoundland and Labrador's forest fire duty officer.
Armies of Texas volunteers dig out, clean up, after fatal floods

Armies of Texas volunteers dig out, clean up, after fatal floods

COMFORT, Texas (AP) — It began with a stranger asking “Do you need help?” “Yes,” Paul Welch told the man in a pickup truck, “I desperately need some help.
A wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

A wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz.

The anatomy of a flash flood: Why the Texas flood was so deadly

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'Horrendous' air quality in Toronto as wildfire smoke blankets several provinces

'Horrendous' air quality in Toronto as wildfire smoke blankets several provinces

TORONTO — Much of Central Canada, Manitoba and Saskatchewan were placed under special air quality statements or warnings on Monday due to smoke from wildfires, as Environment Canada advised residents to limit time outdoors and watch for smoke exposur
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