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CTV News
19 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
‘Terrifying and stressful': Flin Flon evacuee on her fears about damage to the community
Watch Haley Chisholm, a Flin Flon evacuee, says they have 'no clue' when they can return home as wildfires in the region continue to escalate.
Free Malaysia Today
a day ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
As temporary aid expires, gas line fire victims plead for extension
Eighty-one homes were destroyed in the April 1 fire, with structural damage exceeding 40%. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Victims of the Putra Heights gas pipeline fire are hoping that temporary aid like rental homes and vehicles previously provided by various parties can be extended as some of the assistance expired recently. Two months after the incident on April 1, some victims are in a quandary as they are required to return the temporary homes, cars and motorcycles given to them. Nasir Ab Hamid, 69, a resident of Kampung Kuala Sungai Baru, said his family is currently staying in a small house near their original home, with rental support for three months while waiting for their house to be repaired. 'My house was deemed a total loss, with an estimated repair cost of RM150,000, but to this day, the appointed contractor has yet to begin work,' he told Bernama when met at the housing estate today. Nasir said the temporary vehicle he received was also returned last month after the loan period ended. 'For daily errands, if I need a car, I use my Kancil that I've slowly repaired bit by bit. We're not looking for luxury, just a car that can serve our everyday needs,' said the father of nine. Nasir said his family is trying to carry on with life as usual for now, understanding that repairs to their home will take time as many other houses were also affected. His wife, Aliyah Ismail, 55, said she was grateful for the aid given to them but hopes that cash compensation would also be provided to help victims, especially those left homeless. Previously a catering business operator, she now sells traditional cakes and snacks, earning between RM20 and RM30 a day to help cover daily expenses, in addition to financial support from her children. 'As of now, we haven't heard anything about compensation, only about home repairs. Compensation should be given. We have no money, no income. Rental is expensive. 'Goods are expensive, too, and to restart my catering business, I need to buy a lot of supplies and equipment because everything was destroyed in the fire,' she said. The gas pipeline fire saw flames soaring over 30m high with temperatures reaching 1,000 degrees Celsius. Firemen took nearly eight hours to fully extinguish the blaze. Eighty-one homes were destroyed, with structural damage exceeding 40%. Another 81 houses were partially damaged, and 57 homes were affected but not burned.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Canada wildfires: Thousands flee Prairie communities as fires intensify
More than 25,000 people have been forced out of their homes across parts of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. With more hot, dry weather forecast in the Prairies, there are fears the growing wildfire situation may erupt in the coming days – especially if the winds shift.
CBS News
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Rep. Jared Moskowitz discusses the likely consequences of FEMA budget, staff cuts
One-on-one with Rep. Jared Moskowitz Jim goes one-on-one with Jared Moskowitz on a variety of topics, with a focus on the congressman's belief that cuts made to FEMA will hinder its ability to be ready to respond what hurricane season might bring. Guest: Rep. Jared Moskowitz/D-Florida 23rd District About the issue The Federal Emergency Management Agency is "not ready" for hurricane season in June, according to an internal review obtained by CBS News— as FEMA contends with staff cuts and a push by President Trump to eliminate the nation's disaster relief agency. The powerpoint presentation was created after FEMA's new acting leader, David Richardson, ordered the agency to review hurricane preparedness, with storm season roughly two weeks away. In a series of slides, dated May 12, FEMA identified apparent problems at the disaster relief agency, including a need to "refocus on its core mission while preparing for the 2025 Hurricane Season." "As FEMA transforms to a smaller footprint, the intent for this hurricane season is not well understood, thus FEMA is not ready," said one of the slides.
Al Jazeera
2 days ago
- Climate
- Al Jazeera
Nigeria floods kill more than 150 people
NewsFeed Nigeria floods kill more than 150 people Heavy rains have triggered floods across central Nigeria, killing over 150 people and displacing thousands. Al Jazeera's Ahmed Idris reports from the ground, where communities are trying to salvage what's left of their destroyed homes.
