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Hurricane Erin still stirring up dangerous waves while it moves away from the East Coast

Hurricane Erin still stirring up dangerous waves while it moves away from the East Coast

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin kicked up big waves Thursday along the mid-Atlantic coast and began a slow march out to sea after pelting North Carolina’s Outer Banks with strong winds and swells that flooded a few places on the barrier islands.
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B.C.'s only fire of note no longer out of control, but road and power cuts drag on

B.C.'s only fire of note no longer out of control, but road and power cuts drag on

The Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island is no longer burning out of control, but the power outages and road closures that it triggered are dragging on.
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Newfoundland town's water supply runs dry amid parched conditions driving wildfires

Newfoundland town's water supply runs dry amid parched conditions driving wildfires

ST. JOHN'S — A Newfoundland community's water supply temporarily ran dry over the weekend amid parched conditions that have fuelled wildfires and prompted several towns to restrict water use. Roger Snook, mayor of Sunnyside, N.L.
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What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it moves away from the US East Coast

What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin as it moves away from the US East Coast

Hurricane Erin pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moved out to sea Thursday. It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast.
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Hurricane Erin picking up steam as it edges along the East Coast

Hurricane Erin picking up steam as it edges along the East Coast

RODANTHE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin began strengthening again Wednesday as it crept closer to the mid-Atlantic coast, its outer bands brushing North Carolina’s Outer Banks as beaches closed across much of the U.S. East Coast.
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Fears for B.C. First Nation's water supply as fire evacuation orders and alerts end

Fears for B.C. First Nation's water supply as fire evacuation orders and alerts end

Evacuation orders and alerts due to a wildfire on Vancouver Island have been lifted and downgraded, but First Nations say they are still feeling the impact, warning that a propane-powered water-supply system could fail unless gas deliveries are resto
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Near-term chances of an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano now considered 'extremely low'

Near-term chances of an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano now considered 'extremely low'

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Officials lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska’s largest city to normal Wednesday, which they said indicates that Mount Spurr is “quiet” months after showing signs of activity that raised the possibility of an er
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Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire risk

Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire risk

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A dangerous, multiday heat wave descended on much of California and the U.S. Southwest, with near-record temperatures expected along with a higher risk of wildfires.
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Canadian soldiers head home as wildfires continue to abate in Saskatchewan

Canadian soldiers head home as wildfires continue to abate in Saskatchewan

PRINCE ALBERT — Canadian soldiers deployed to help fight wildfires in Saskatchewan are going home.
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Canada's 'exceptional' drought hints at future climate, need for action: experts

Canada's 'exceptional' drought hints at future climate, need for action: experts

Canada must prepare for more seasons marked by severe drought, experts say as this summer's bone-dry conditions tormented farmers, strained municipal water supply and fuelled one of the worst wildfire seasons on record.
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