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Preparedness, weather conditions helping initial wildfire attack success in B.C.

About 90 per cent of fires are being captured while they're still in what we would consider initial attack capabilities — around four hectares,” said BC Wildfire Service.

Arviat hardest hit in Kivalliq by wildfire smoke blowing in from the south

When it comes to the weather, you can't take anything for granted in Arviat, said Joe Jr. Savikataaq, the community's mayor.

Officials say Halifax wildfire that prompted evacuations is being held

HALIFAX - Nova Scotia officials say a wildfire on the western outskirts of Halifax that had prompted evacuations is now being ...
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Officials say out-of-control Halifax wildfire was caused by human activity

A small wildfire burning out of control on the western outskirts of Halifax was caused by human activity, Nova Scotia's manager of forest protection said Wednesday. Scott Tingley with the Natural ...
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Irishtown, N.B., wildfire is contained, evacuation advisory lifted

A wildfire outside Moncton near Irishtown has been contained, and an evacuation advisory has been lifted, New Brunswick officials said.