Canada wildfires: British Columbia province declares emergency
A fast-moving blaze threatens to destroy more homes in the western British Columbia province.
2023-08-19 11:46
Residents ordered to evacuate amid threat of growing wildfire in Washington state, medical facilities sheltering in place
A growing wildfire in eastern Washington state has caused two medical facilities to shelter in place and some residents have been asked to evacuate.
2023-08-19 07:58
Yellowknife residents abandon town and Canada fires spark new evacuations
By Jennifer Gauthier, Timon Johnson YELLOWKNIFE, Northwest Territories/EDMONTON (Reuters) -The remaining residents from the remote northern Canadian city of Yellowknife
2023-08-19 03:26
Canada demands Meta lift 'reckless' ban on news to allow fires info to be shared
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Canadian government on Friday demanded that Meta lift a "reckless" ban on domestic news
2023-08-19 03:15
A week of Canada wildfires - in maps and charts
This has been the worst wildfire season in Canada's history, as shown in these maps and charts.
2023-08-19 02:50
Thousands scramble to evacuate capital of Canada's Northwest Territories as more than 200 'unprecedented' wildfires blanket region
Thousands of residents are rushing to evacuate the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories as more than 200 fires burn across the region, leaving many to face dangerous road conditions or stand in line for hours for desperately needed emergency flights.
2023-08-18 21:55
Moody's downgrades Hawaiian Electric's credit to junk amid Maui wildfire scrutiny
Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service downgraded utility Hawaiian Electric Industries's credit rating to junk status on Friday, the
2023-08-18 18:27
Thousands evacuated as wildfires tear through Spanish island of Tenerife
More than 3,000 people have been evacuated since Wednesday as wildfires continue to tear through the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife, a popular tourist destination, the region's authorities said Thursday in a statement.
2023-08-18 11:54
Hawaii wildfires: Maui emergency chief quits after sirens criticism
Hawaii residents tell the BBC a stronger emergency response could have saved lives in the blaze.
2023-08-18 11:15
Canada wildfire: Yellowknife evacuees turned away from full flights
Thousands of residents desperate to flee Yellowknife are told to return on Friday as planes fill up.
2023-08-18 10:19
Maui Emergency Management Agency head resigns
The head of the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) resigned on Thursday, citing health reasons, the Maui County
2023-08-18 09:21
Wildfire evacuees frustrated by Facebook news ban in Canada
Canadians are using Facebook to share information on fire updates but Meta's news ban is a hurdle.
2023-08-18 06:18