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South Korea struggles to contain wildfires that have killed 28

South Korea struggles to contain wildfires that have killed 28

CHEONGSONG, South Korea (AP) — Helicopters dumped water over a burning forest in South Korea on Thursday as fire crews struggled to contain the country's worst-ever wildfires, which have killed 28 people, forced at least 37,800 to flee their homes an
Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

Alberta putting $19M toward municipal flood and drought prevention

EDMONTON — Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.
Manitoba to fund program to help manufacturers weather U.S. tariffs

Manitoba to fund program to help manufacturers weather U.S. tariffs

SELKIRK, Man. — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says the province wants to make it easier for businesses to weather the storm of U.S. tariffs that are to be placed on Canadian goods in the coming days. U.S.
As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put states' plans at risk

As wildfire season approaches, budget woes and federal uncertainty have put states' plans at risk

SEATTLE (AP) — Budget woes, combined with cuts to the federal wildfire-fighting workforce and President Donald Trump’s tariff and sovereignty threats against Canada, have made it more difficult for state officials to plan for the upcoming wildfire se
Firefighters make progress on containing some Carolina wildfires, but others grow

Firefighters make progress on containing some Carolina wildfires, but others grow

Firefighters announced progress Wednesday night on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina mountains, but they warned that fire danger remained from dry and windy conditions.
Avalanche closes stretch of Highway 99 north of Pemberton, B.C., risk remains high

Avalanche closes stretch of Highway 99 north of Pemberton, B.C., risk remains high

A stretch of highway north of Pemberton, B.C., is closed as crews work to clear avalanche debris from the route, while Avalanche Canada says the risk remains high in many popular backcountry areas throughout British Columbia.
South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires

South Korea's centuries-old Gounsa temple is left in ruins by unprecedented wildfires

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Unprecedented wildfires ripping through South Korea’s southern regions have destroyed large parts of an ancient Buddhist temple complex, burning down two buildings that had been designated national treasures.
Avalanche victim identified as Whistler pro snowboarder Jeff Keenan

Avalanche victim identified as Whistler pro snowboarder Jeff Keenan

'Jeff's contributions to snowboarding were immense, but they were overshadowed by the love and generosity he shared with his family and friends and community'
A parched Spain has emerged from drought only to face floods

A parched Spain has emerged from drought only to face floods

VILANOVA DE SAU, Spain (AP) — As Spain choked on stubborn drought last year, a reservoir north of Barcelona emptied, revealing a medieval church.
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene

Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene

Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday.