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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Climate
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Wildfire contained near Flin Flon, Man.; Saskatchewan hamlet ordered to evacuate
Fire crews in northern Manitoba have so far been able to contain an encroaching wildfire that forced thousands from their homes, while more residents in Saskatchewan have been told to leave due to a fast-moving blaze. The Saskatchewan government issued an evacuation alert Sunday morning for the dozens of residents that live in the small northern hamlet of Timber Bay. "The wildfire is fast-moving, and individuals in the northern hamlet of Timber Bay must start evacuation immediately," the alert said. Residents were told to leave the community on their own and head south to a hotel in Regina, about 484 kilometres away, to receive further support. Thousands have been affected by wildfires in Saskatchewan prompted by hot, dry weather that have allowed some fires to grow and threaten communities. Approximately 80 people from Timber Bay are the latest to be forced from their homes. In Manitoba, some 17,000 Manitobans have had to leave their homes due to fires. Officials in Flin Flon, Man., where a nearby out-of-control wildfire crews have been trying to keep a nearby blaze at bay, said the fire burning near the mining city has been contained to outside its perimeter highway, and that as of Saturday evening there have been no structure losses. Manitoba issued an evacuation order for Bakers Narrows Provincial Park, just south of Flin Flon, over the weekend due to the blaze in the area. Local officials said there were some property and structure losses in the Bakers Narrows area, but did not have total numbers on how many properties were affected. Officials said in a Facebook post Sunday morning that electricity has been restored in parts of the city and that work continues to get all areas back online. "We're incredibly grateful for all of the support that departments from across Manitoba have provided us. They've done an outstanding job protecting our homes and the town we love," the post said. "Our utmost gratitude goes out to all of those who have taken time away from their homes and families to put themselves in harm's way." Evacuees are being offered food and shelter in several communities. Roughly 600 residents of Cranberry Portage in northwestern Manitoba were placed under a mandatory evacuation order because fire had knocked out power to the community — a situation expected to last for days. The Rural Municipality of Kelsey, which the community is apart of, said on Sunday afternoon that they are awaiting an update from Manitoba Hydro on the situation. The mandatory evacuation remains in place as fuel and other services remain limited, a Facebook post said. Indigenous leaders in Manitoba have said that hotel rooms in the cities where evacuees are arriving are full, and have called for politicians to issue a directive to hotel owners to give evacuees priority. Higher courts in Manitoba and Saskatchewan were scheduled to meet in Winnipeg this week for a joint education session, but both courts decided to cancel the meeting given the pressing need to make hotel spaces available for evacuees. "The courts are mindful of the serious and devastating impact these fires are having on communities in both provinces and of the institutional need to provide support to the efforts already underway," a joint statement released on Sunday said. Elsewhere across the Prairies, some communities have seen some relief from the dry, hot weather conditions. Several forest management areas in northern Alberta reported that cooler weather, with some rain, was subduing fire activity and allowing firefighting crews to make better headway against multiple blazes burning throughout the region. The Edith Lake wildfire that's been threatening the evacuated community of Swan Hills, Alta., was still listed as out-of-control late Saturday, although the provincial wildfire agency said cooler temperatures were helping. "While the wildfire has grown in size, its closest point to the community of Swan Hills has not changed at this time. Conditions on the wildfire are actively changing and the evacuation order remains in place," an update on Saturday night stated. It also noted that high-volume water and sprinkler systems have also been installed in the town of 1,300. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 1, 2025. The Canadian Press
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Heading back from a trip up north? Southbound SR 87 closed due to a brush fire near Payson
Drivers heading back home from a weekend up north should be aware of a road closure on southbound State Route 87 south of Payson. The roadway was blocked at milepost 242 due to a brush fire, according to a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, from the Arizona Department of Transportation. There is no estimated time for the road to reopen, ADOT said. Tonto National Forest fire crews were working on the brush fire with no state resources available at the moment, according to Tiffany Davila with the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management. Motorists can check the AZ511 app or call 511 to see real-time highway conditions. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Traffic alert: Brush fire closes southbound SR 87 south of Payson
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Road closures at East and Broadway in Chicopee due to fire
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Fire crews are working to put out a structure fire on Belcher Street Sunday morning, resulting in road closures in the area. Job Corps Center in Chicopee to close as part of federal cuts The Chicopee Police Department posted at approximately 5:45 a.m. on social media that crews are on Belcher Street putting out a structure fire. During this time, the intersection at East Street and Broadway has become gridlocked due to the efforts of fire crews. Police urge drivers in the area to seek alternate routes and use caution when navigating the area. 22News will provide updates as more information becomes available. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Beneficial, wet weather will aid wildfire concerns in Atlantic Canada
[Improving weather conditions has helped fire crews in Newfoundland and Labrador]( battle a blaze near located near Churchill Falls, with more rain in the forecast for the Atlantic region this weekend. The rainfall won't be excessive by any means, but will help quell the ongoing blaze near Churchill Falls and lower the overall wildfire threat in Atlantic Canada. DON'T MISS: Amounts could hit 20-30 mm in Newfoundland, a big assist to the fire crews, but gusty winds on Saturday could reduce the amount of help the rain provinces. Up to 50 mm of rainfall is possible in parts of New Brunswick through Sunday. In fact, parts pf northern Labrador could even see some snow this weekend--not the first time that's happened in Canada this late in the spring (or even the second), either. The fire danger rating has gradually improved, and is expected to continue easing over the coming days. A low-pressure system is set to track from the northeastern United States into the Maritimes on Saturday morning, delivering widespread rain to all three provinces by the afternoon. As this system shifts northward, scattered rain is forecast to persist in the Maritimes through the evening, and move into Newfoundland during the overnight hours. Most significantly, Labrador will see substantial rainfall starting late Saturday night. Rain will dominate much of Sunday across Labrador before easing into the evening hours. Parts of northern Labrador will even face a slight risk of snow. DON'T MISS: Unfortunately, strong wind gusts of 40-60 km/h are forecast throughout Saturday for Labrador, including Churchill Falls. Up to 20-30 mm of rain is expected in Churchill Falls, which will assist in wildfire efforts. Residents should remain prepared however, for any changing conditions.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
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Fire crews work to put out house fire near Indian Lake
Fire crews are working to put out a house fire near Indian Lake, according to Logan County dispatch. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The scene is located on Beachwood Cove, which is at the end of Long Island Drive. TRENDING STORIES: 'I lost everything;' Home torn apart in SWAT standoff Skating rink at center of service dog controversy changing owners Dunkin' location temporarily closes after video of rat in donut display circulates Video from an iWitness 7 viewer shows a home fully engulfed. Another iWitness 7 viewer video shows a pillar of dark smoke rising from the house. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
