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Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while firefighters tackle blazes in Turkey and Syria

Wildfire in Greece prompts evacuation while firefighters tackle blazes in Turkey and Syria

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A new wildfire in Greece prompted evacuations in coastal areas south of Athens of Friday, as firefighters in neighboring Turkey remained locked in a battle to contain flames tearing through forested hillsides in the west of the
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Northern Manitoba town orders evacuation as wildfire threatens power

Northern Manitoba town orders evacuation as wildfire threatens power

LYNN LAKE — The northern Manitoba town of Lynn Lake has issued a mandatory evacuation order as a nearby wildfire threatens to cause an imminent loss of power to the community.
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In the news today: Manitoba town to evacuate due to wildfire

In the news today: Manitoba town to evacuate due to wildfire

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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California's largest blaze this year explodes in size as hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide

California's largest blaze this year explodes in size as hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday.
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Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, 2 die in Turkey

Firefighters race to contain wildfires in Greece as thousands evacuated, 2 die in Turkey

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters battled blazes Thursday near Athens and on the island of Crete, where thousands were forced to flee holiday resorts, while blazes in neighboring Turkey claimed at least two lives.
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January was a month of crazy 'weather whiplash' on the North Shore

January was a month of crazy 'weather whiplash' on the North Shore

The month of wacky weather included record high and low temperatures, plus snow and drenching rain
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North Shore smashes high temperature records at a balmy 17.3 degrees

North Shore smashes high temperature records at a balmy 17.3 degrees

Rain, snow melt create flooding danger; avalanche hazard continues in back country near Squamish and Whistler
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Snow day 2: North Shore schools closed again as drivers warned of freezing rain

Snow day 2: North Shore schools closed again as drivers warned of freezing rain

More challenging weather expected Thursday afternoon as police advise drivers to stay off the roads if possible due to slippery conditions
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Drivers warned to stay off roads as second snow storm blankets North Shore

Drivers warned to stay off roads as second snow storm blankets North Shore

Schools are closed today in North Vancouver and West Vancouver. TransLink warns of possible delays and cancellations.
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Snow incoming to North Shore overnight Tuesday

Snow incoming to North Shore overnight Tuesday

Temperatures dipped to record-breaking lows of –12.8 C at the West Vancouver weather station on Friday
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