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Forest fire at New Jersey military base 80% contained after overnight rain

Forest fire at New Jersey military base 80% contained after overnight rain

BASS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — Heavy rain overnight helped firefighters gain more control over a forest fire burning at a military bombing range in southern New Jersey. Fire officials said Wednesday that half an inch (1.
Toronto rapper Drake among residents dealing with flooding in aftermath of storm

Toronto rapper Drake among residents dealing with flooding in aftermath of storm

TORONTO — Even Toronto's most famous residents weren't spared from the flood. Drake shared a video to Instagram showing water gushing into a room in his Bridle Path megamansion.
In the news today: Premiers wrap up in Halifax, flood damage and insurance coverage

In the news today: Premiers wrap up in Halifax, flood damage and insurance coverage

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Premiers wrapping up summer meeting in Halifax Canada's premiers are wrapping up the summer meeting of the Council of the Federation today.
Torrential rain causes major flooding in Toronto, parts of GTA

Torrential rain causes major flooding in Toronto, parts of GTA

TORONTO — Torrential rain that pummelled Toronto flooded a major highway, several thoroughfares and a key transit hub on Tuesday – requiring emergency crews to rescue people from stranded cars and other spaces – while large parts of the city were lef
Wildfires prompt evacuation of First Nation reserve near Spences Bridge, B.C.

Wildfires prompt evacuation of First Nation reserve near Spences Bridge, B.C.

The Cook’s Ferry Indian Band has issued an evacuation order for its Nicoelton reserve as two wildfires burn north of Spences Bridge, B.C.
N.S. minister blames municipalities for delay in emergency alert in last week's flood

N.S. minister blames municipalities for delay in emergency alert in last week's flood

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is criticizing municipalities for their decision not to request an emergency alert during flooding last week that killed a 13-year-old boy and caused extensive damage.
A dam fails after rain, wind, tornadoes pound the Midwest. The Chicago area is cleaning up

A dam fails after rain, wind, tornadoes pound the Midwest. The Chicago area is cleaning up

CHICAGO (AP) — Hundreds of people in a southern Illinois town were ordered to evacuate Tuesday as water rolled over the top of a dam, just one perilous result of severe weather that raged through the Midwest overnight with relentless rain and tornado

Forest fire breaks out at major military gunnery range in New Jersey

BARNEGAT, N.J. (AP) — A fast-moving forest fire broke out Tuesday at a major military gunnery range in southern New Jersey, but no injuries or property damage has been reported. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded around 2:15 p.m.
Vermont governor urges residents to report flood damage to the state for FEMA determination

Vermont governor urges residents to report flood damage to the state for FEMA determination

Vermont's governor on Tuesday urged residents to report any damage from last week's flooding to the state, even if they plan to do repairs themselves, so that counties can meet the threshold for individual federal assistance.
Nova Scotia flash flood victim identified as 13-year-old; family in shock

Nova Scotia flash flood victim identified as 13-year-old; family in shock

WOLFVILLE, N.S. — An online fundraising page has identified the victim of last week's flash floods in western Nova Scotia as 13-year-old Eli Young. A memorial site has been set up at the Wolfville, N.S.
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