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Satellite images reveal conditions that contributed to 'catastrophic' wildfire season

Satellite images reveal conditions that contributed to 'catastrophic' wildfire season

WINNIPEG — Images from space and artificial intelligence can help detect areas prone to extreme wildfires, researchers suggest, after satellite photos showed dry parts of Manitoba ahead of its devastating wildfire season.
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Burn bans and water restrictions in place in Ottawa area as dry conditions persist

Burn bans and water restrictions in place in Ottawa area as dry conditions persist

OTTAWA — Tourists visiting the nation's capital were hunting for shade on Tuesday afternoon, leaving sun-drenched benches and chairs empty along Sparks Street as temperatures spiked to 34 degrees.
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Relief from sweltering conditions expected in parts of Canada after record-breaking 'notable' heat event

Relief from sweltering conditions expected in parts of Canada after record-breaking 'notable' heat event

Sweltering heat is expected to break in the coming days for many Canadians after Monday's scorching temperatures broke dozens of daily heat records across the country.
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Largest wildfire continues to gain ground in eastern Newfoundland

Largest wildfire continues to gain ground in eastern Newfoundland

SMALL POINT-ADAM'S COVE-BLACKHEAD-BROAD COVE — He has no official confirmation, but Luo Xu is certain his family’s evacuated home in eastern Newfoundland has been destroyed by wildfire.
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Hundreds can go home as Vancouver Island fire 'held,' 37 properties still evacuated

Hundreds can go home as Vancouver Island fire 'held,' 37 properties still evacuated

Hundreds of residents who were forced out by a wildfire burning along Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island have been allowed to return home Monday.
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Montreal public health asking ER doctors to report all heat-related deaths

Montreal public health asking ER doctors to report all heat-related deaths

MONTREAL — Montreal's public health department is asking emergency room doctors to report all deaths suspected of being related to the ongoing heat wave.
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Fire crews battle wildfire in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

Fire crews battle wildfire in Kawartha Lakes, Ont.

KAWARTHA LAKES, ONT. — The city of Kawartha Lakes in Ontario says fire crews are continuing to battle what is described as a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area.
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A heat wave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France

A heat wave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France

PARIS (AP) — A heat wave gripping parts of Europe sent temperatures over 40 degrees Celsius (109.
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Heat warnings covering parts of southern B.C. expand into Metro Vancouver

Heat warnings covering parts of southern B.C. expand into Metro Vancouver

Daily daytime high records were broken in several communities Sunday.
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Torrential rains in southern Japan cause flooding, mudslides and travel disruptions

Torrential rains in southern Japan cause flooding, mudslides and travel disruptions

TOKYO (AP) — Downpours on Japan’s southern island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on Monday, injuring a number of people and disrupting travel during a Buddhist holiday week.
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