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Nova Scotia firefighters wary of potential wind shifts as hurricane to pass Friday

Nova Scotia firefighters wary of potential wind shifts as hurricane to pass Friday

WEST DALHOUSIE — Firefighting officials in Nova Scotia are keeping a wary eye on Hurricane Erin, which is expected to pass well offshore but bring strong wind gusts to parts of the province on Friday.
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Newfoundland town's water supply runs dry amid parched conditions driving wildfires

Newfoundland town's water supply runs dry amid parched conditions driving wildfires

ST. JOHN'S — A Newfoundland community's water supply temporarily ran dry over the weekend amid parched conditions that have fuelled wildfires and prompted several towns to restrict water use. Roger Snook, mayor of Sunnyside, N.L.
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Vancouver Island blaze, B.C.'s only wildfire of note, is no longer out of control

Vancouver Island blaze, B.C.'s only wildfire of note, is no longer out of control

The highest-profile wildfire in British Columbia, which triggered several evacuation orders on Vancouver Island last week, is no longer burning out of control.
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What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it moves away from the US East Coast

What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it moves away from the US East Coast

Hurricane Erin pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moved out to sea Thursday. It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast.
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Hurricane Erin picking up steam as it edges along the East Coast

Hurricane Erin picking up steam as it edges along the East Coast

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin began strengthening again Wednesday as it crept closer to the mid-Atlantic coast, its outer bands brushing North Carolina’s Outer Banks as beaches closed across much of the U.S. East Coast.
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Near-term chances of an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano now considered 'extremely low'

Near-term chances of an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano now considered 'extremely low'

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal Wednesday, which they said indicates that Mount Spurr is “quiet” months after showing signs of activity that raised the possibility of an er
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Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire risk

Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire risk

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A dangerous, multiday heat wave descended on much of California and the U.S. Southwest, with near-record temperatures expected along with a higher risk of wildfires.
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Parents of kids swept away in Texas floods beg lawmakers to protect future campers

Parents of kids swept away in Texas floods beg lawmakers to protect future campers

When floodwaters rushed through a girl's summer camp nestled in the Texas Hill Country , Michael McCown's 8-year-old daughter was among 27 campers and counselors swept to their deaths.
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2 more beachfront homes near collapse as Hurricane Erin's waves pound North Carolina's Outer Banks

2 more beachfront homes near collapse as Hurricane Erin's waves pound North Carolina's Outer Banks

Two homes on the North Carolina Outer Banks sit precariously in the high waves with their days seemingly numbered. Since 2020, 11 neighboring homes have fallen into the Atlantic Ocean.
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Canadian soldiers head home as wildfires continue to abate in Saskatchewan

Canadian soldiers head home as wildfires continue to abate in Saskatchewan

PRINCE ALBERT — Canadian soldiers deployed to help fight wildfires in Saskatchewan are going home.
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