Tag: fires
More than 9,000 people evacuated in northeast of country due to fires
A wildfire forced the evacuation of more than 9,000 people in Labrador City and Wabush, in northeastern Canada, on the evening of July 12. Fanned by high winds, the fire…
Firefighters respond to two fires, two blocks and four hours apart
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Published Jul 06, 2024 • Last updated 17 hours ago • 1 minute read A smoky fire at Thorpe Brothers Funeral Home on West…
Tent fires in Sarnia’s Rainbow Park raise concerns
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Concern about recent tent fires at an encampment in Sarnia’s Rainbow Park has led city officials to plan to deliver fire safety messages to…
Evacuated from the forest fires on Kos – children who screamed
On Monday, hundreds of Swedes were forced to evacuate their hotels in Kardamena on the island of Kos in Greece. The fires that ravaged the island had come dangerously close,…
Over 200 Swedes were evacuated from the fires on Kos
Greece’s prime minister warned on Monday that this year’s forest fires could be worse than ever. It is both very hot and dry in the country, at the same time…
Swedish family caught in the fires on Kos: “Blowing straight at our hotel”
About 50 Swedish travelers were moved from their accommodation in the fire-ravaged Kardamena on Kos on Monday evening at the request of the rescue service. – Right now, the situation…
Fires on Kos – Swedes evacuated
– We are moving about 50 guests from hotels in this now. They will be driven out to various conference centers and hotels where they can stay overnight, says communications…
State of emergency in Russia due to forest fires | News in brief
State of emergency has been declared in two regions of Russia due to forest fires. 23 wildfires are raging in the Republic of Tuva in Siberia. About 1,700 hectares of…
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missiles, one fails
North Korea carried out two short-range ballistic missile launches on Monday, July 1, one of which failed, the South Korean army reported, a day after Pyongyang warned of the “fatal…
In the Brazilian Pantanal wetland, huge fires | News in brief
The Pantanal wetland is known for its very rich fauna and flora. The Pantanal wetlands in southeastern Brazil have seen more wildfires in June than at any time since monitoring…