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Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle

Canadian military, firefighters ready to join Los Angeles wildfire battle

Canada's emergency preparedness minister says Canadian military personnel, their equipment and another 250 firefighters stand "ready to support our American neighbours" as wildfires devastate parts of Southern California.
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Underwater volcano off B.C. coast primed to erupt

Underwater volcano off B.C. coast primed to erupt

The Axial Seamount is not expected to threaten human population centres but it could help scientists forecast the eruption of more dangerous volcanoes.
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Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers

Harrowing escapes from Los Angeles wildfires were made by foot, by car or by the grace of strangers

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Flames and pillars of smoke rose from both sides of the road and a woman yelled in panic as firefighters ushered a crowd of fleeing residents along.
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'On the front line': Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

'On the front line': Quebec planes and B.C. helicopters battle L.A. wildfires

MONTREAL — Water-bombing pilots and crews from Quebec and a British Columbia company have been grappling with high winds and heavy turbulence in the battle against massive Los Angeles wildfires, as Canadians with homes in the area are forced to flee
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Hollywood Hills fire breaks out as deadly wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area

Hollywood Hills fire breaks out as deadly wildfires burn out of control across Los Angeles area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fast-moving fire broke out in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday night, threatening one of Los Angeles' most iconic spots as firefighters battled to get under control three other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 pe
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Wildfires latest: Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires tear through Los Angeles area

Wildfires latest: Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate as fires tear through Los Angeles area

Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds , sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.
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'In our thoughts': BC Wildfire Service ready to fight California fires

'In our thoughts': BC Wildfire Service ready to fight California fires

The BC Wildfire Service may provide support "in the days ahead."
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Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations announcement due to Los Angeles wildfires

Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations announcement due to Los Angeles wildfires

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations have canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
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Metro Vancouver weather: Will January see a blast of subzero temperatures?

Metro Vancouver weather: Will January see a blast of subzero temperatures?

Freezing temperatures are in the cards.
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Indian army divers retrieve the body of one of at least 9 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine

Indian army divers retrieve the body of one of at least 9 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine

GUWAHATI, India (AP) — Indian army divers retrieved the body of one of at least nine miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine in India’s northeastern Assam state, officials said Wednesday.
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