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CBC
4 hours ago
- Climate
- CBC
Open air fire ban issued for Ottawa
Social Sharing Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) has temporarily banned all open air fires as of Friday morning. The open air fire ban overrides open air fire permits and includes agricultural and brush burns and campfires. These bans come from fire department leadership and are "based largely on environmental conditions," according to the city. Ottawa is in the midst of a seven-day stretch where daytime highs are expected to be around 30 C. It's been drier and warmer than normal whether you look at trends over the last 30, 90 or 365 days. Ontario doesn't share a fire risk for Ottawa. Forest fire risks to its west range from moderate in neighbouring parts of Renfrew County to high around Bancroft and then low closer to Algonquin Park.
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
2 Dead in Wildfires in Cyprus
Israa Farhan A devastating wildfire in southern Cyprus has claimed the lives of two people and forced the evacuation of hundreds, as extreme heat and strong winds fueled the spread of the blaze. The fire erupted on Wednesday near the wine-producing region north of Limassol, destroying homes and threatening entire communities. Authorities confirmed that at least 100 square kilometers of land have been scorched. The bodies of two individuals were discovered inside a burnt-out vehicle, apparently trapped by the advancing flames. Police reported that at least 10 others have sustained injuries, including two in critical condition. The blaze comes as Cyprus faces one of its most severe heat waves in recent years. Temperatures peaked at 43°C (109.4°F) on Wednesday, prompting a red weather warning. A further alert was issued on Thursday, with forecasts predicting a high of 44°C, the hottest temperature recorded in the country so far this year. Fire Department spokesperson Andreas Kettis highlighted the challenging conditions faced by emergency services, stating that intense and unpredictable wind gusts have significantly hindered firefighting efforts. While the exact cause of the wildfire remains under investigation, Cypriot officials say it is still too early to provide a detailed assessment of the full extent of the damage. Cyprus has formally requested international assistance through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism. Spain is expected to deploy two firefighting aircraft on Thursday, according to government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis. Jordan has also pledged support in battling the rapidly spreading fire. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Washington Post
3 men who went missing while fishing and swimming in Mississippi River found dead
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three men who were reported missing while fishing and swimming on a sandbar in the Mississippi River have been found dead near Memphis, Tennessee, authorities said Wednesday. Search and rescue teams with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office and other Memphis-area agencies began looking for the men Tuesday evening after they were reported missing near a boat ramp at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park, authorities said. The search, which included aircraft, rescue boats and the use of sonar, was suspended Tuesday night because of darkness. It resumed Wednesday morning, the sheriff's office said. The first two bodies were recovered about 11 a.m. and the third about 12:45 p.m., the sheriff's office said. A cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner. The three men were described as Hispanic, ranging in age from their 20s to their 50s, the county fire department said. Officials say the area has become increasingly popular for recreation at the state park in Shelby Forest, located north of Memphis. But the river is treacherous, with several hazards present, including strong currents, submerged items, branches and debris. 'There are eddy currents that can pull an Olympic swimmer under. You can be drawn into the channel and find yourself staring at a 24-unit barge that's the size of a skyscraper on its side coming straight at you with no way for the barge crew to have any idea that you are there,' the fire department said on Facebook. Authorities are investigating what happened to the men.
CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
House fire in San Jose spreads to second home
San Jose Fire crews responded to a three-alarm fire that spread to a second home on Wednesday afternoon. The fire started at a single-story, single-family home on the 3300 block of Gavota Avenue around 2:30 p.m.. It then spread to a second house, the Fire Department said. San Jose Fire said all occupants were out of the first home.
Hamilton Spectator
2 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Man who killed Idaho firefighters had been turned away by fire department, Army
The man accused of fatally shooting two Idaho firefighters before killing himself last month had tried to join the fire department, and became angry when told he would need to go through training and testing. Wess Roley also tried to join the Army twice — his father was an Army veteran — but was disqualified after failing to follow through on tasks and appointments, Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said Tuesday at a press conference. The new revelations offer a more complete picture of the 20-year-old's resentments. Officials also presented evidence suggesting the attack was premeditated — a goodbye letter to his father they found in his truck and drawings in his home that appear to show a mountain parking lot with a shotgun being fired and a person aiming a rifle at his chin. 'Tomorrow, I shall go to battle,' Roley wrote to his father. 'If I survive, it would be with upmost dishonor. I bid thee farewell.' Next to his signature were two symbols that appear to be runes linked to Nazi ideology. Roley used gas, lighters and flint to start a series of fires at Canfield Mountain on June 29 to instigate a response, then shot at firefighters who asked him to move his vehicle, Norris said. He shot at others from a tree before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the sheriff said. 'A pure act of evil' 'This was a premeditated ambush, a pure act of evil against the people we look to for help,' Norris said. Killed were Kootenai County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Frank Harwood, 42, and Coeur d'Alene Fire Department Battalion Chief John Morrison, 52. Coeur d'Alene Fire Engineer David Tysdal, 47, was hospitalized in critical condition. Investigators hope to learn more from Roley's social media accounts, but it's clear that his frustrations were growing over time, the sheriff said. Roley tried to become a soldier in Arizona in 2023 and again last year in Hayden, Idaho, 'but failed to follow through on tasks and appointments, eventually being disqualified by the U.S. Army,' Norris said. Then, one month before the shootings, Roley went to a Coeur d'Alene fire station asking about becoming a firefighter, Norris said. 'He had the state of mind that he would be able to start that day,' Norris said. 'He was told there's a process — you have a written exam, and a physical agility and a background investigation and an oral interview. The contact became agitated and frustrated. He left there in a very frustrated and agitated state.' Former classmate recalls shooter as aggressive Beyond what the sheriff shared, little is known about Roley's motivation, but Associated Press interviews and court records reveal a troubled early home life and a disconnect from schoolmates, who saw him as an aggressive young man who liked to draw bombs and use firearms. Roley lived with his mother, Heather Caldwell-Cuchiara, and stepfather in Phoenix, Arizona, before moving to northern Idaho to live with his father, Jason Roley, in 2024. Dieter Denen, who went to elementary, middle and high school with Roley, told the AP that Roley's aggression and 'racist' comments made classmates uncomfortable. 'He was really on edge a lot,' Denen said. Roley would say unkind or rude things to people of a different race, culture or religion, he said. 'You'd kind of go, 'what the heck — why would you say that — it's a little messed up to say that,' he said. Roley got in trouble for drawing a swastika in a school book, and also liked to draw bombs, planes and 'military things,' Denen said. Roley also bragged about his time in Germany: 'He would always tell me, 'I'm a lot more German in every way compared to you.' Denen said he couldn't believe it when a friend texted an article about the shootings. 'It's just so shocking,' Denen said. 'With Wess, he was definitely different when we were younger but it's hard to think that anyone could ever do something like that.' Mother got protection order against his father Court records show his parents, Heather and Jason Roley, were married in San Bernardino, California, in 2008. Jason Roley served in the Army from 2007 to 2015, including two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, and left the service as a staff sergeant, an Army spokesperson said. The family lived in Grafenwöhr, Germany, home to a large U.S. Army base, from 2010 to 2015, when Wess Roley was 5 to 10 years old. Records show his mother filed for divorce after they moved to Phoenix and sought a protection order saying Jason Roley posed a threat to her and their son. Her petition said he was an alcoholic and had been arrested for assaulting her on Oct. 1, 2015. 'He was very intoxicated,' she wrote. 'He was crying inconsolably saying that he was going to commit suicide. Things escalated. He punched several holes in the walls, destroyed my cell phone, pushed me to the ground.' Jason Roley texted her after his arrest saying he was going to kill himself, she wrote. 'Jason verbally threatened me by saying he would be waiting outside with a sniper rifle and burn the place down,' she wrote. 'He said the only thing stopping him from going through with it was going to prison.' 'They did not deserve this' The judge ordered him to stay away from his wife and son and surrender any firearms. 'I am not a danger to my son or anyone else,' Jason Roley responded. 'The plaintiff did not tell the truth in her statement.' The judge apparently believed her after a hearing. His order cited an act of domestic violence and said he might do it again. The protection would continue for the mother, but not their minor child. Three years later, Jason Roley applied for a marriage license, with Sara Peterson. Their social media pages say they're married and live in Priest River, Idaho, near Sandpoint, where Wess Roley had been living before he became homeless. Email and phone messages seeking Jason Roley's comment were not returned. His father, Dale Roley, wrote on Facebook that he's the grandfather. 'I would like give my Condolence's to all those family members who were Unfortunately Victims of yesterdays Crimes,' Dale Roley wrote. 'Those good Brave Firefighters were just doing there Job they did not deserve this!' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
