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Firefighters are battling a fierce wildfire fuelled by strong winds near Los Angeles. Thousands have fled and more than 130 structures have been destroyed, but firefighters could get a reprieve as winds ease. CBC | World News
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‘Hey, you guys gotta get out!’ Family recounts losing home to California wildfire
A stubborn wildfire northwest of Los Angeles on Friday continued to challenge firefighting crews working to snuff it out, after it forced thousands of people to evacuate and burned more than 100 structures. Brandon Francis and his grandmother, Leticia Taylor, were among those who lost their home to the blaze this week. CBC | World News
Read More »Southern California wildfire destroys more than 100 structures
A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease. CBC | World News
Read More »Greece wildfire burns outside Athens, killing 1
Greece’s worst wildfire of the year killed one person and continued to burn on the outskirts of the capital Athens on Tuesday, although lighter winds and firefighting efforts had helped reduce its intensity, authorities said. CBC | World News
Read More »Greece wildfire rages near Athens as towns and hospitals evacuated
A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds raged unabated closer to Athens on Monday, burning trees, houses and cars and forcing evacuations of hospitals and at least 11 towns and villages, Greek authorities said. CBC | World News
Read More »Wildfire warning as 25,000 tourists flee Canada national park in panic
Alberta province is in the grip of a scorching heatwave that has set off a chain of fires, causing mayhem and panic. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Southern California crews hampered by strong winds in first major wildfire of the year
Strong winds pushed flames through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles on Sunday, and officials warned residents in the wildfire’s path to be prepared to leave if it explodes in size again. CBC | World News
Read More »Maui welcomes back tourists as wildfire survivors protest over lack of affordable housing
Political leaders invited tourists back to the west side of Maui months after the fire that killed at least 100 people and destroyed over 2,000 buildings. But some residents are struggling with the return of an industry requiring workers to be attentive and hospitable even though they are dealing with loss. CBC | World News
Read More »Cruise ship warning: How diseases can spread like wildfire amid coronavirus fears
A CRUISE ship with 6,000 passengers carrying two suspected coronavirus patients has banned guests from disembarking at an Italian port, as fears surrounding catching diseases while travelling are on the rise. What are the best ways travellers can protect themselves against outbreaks? Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »‘Not safe to move’: Wildfire threats intensify in Australia
A father and son who were battling flames for two days on Kangaroo Island are the latest victims of the worst wildfire season in Australian history. The death toll in the wildfire crisis is now up to 23 people. CBC | World News
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