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The Independent
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Independent
Summer forest-fire warning for holiday hotspot
A pre-alert warning has been issued for the Canary Islands due to the increased risk of forest fires during the summer. The islands on pre-alert include El Hierro, La Palma, La Gomera, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria, with measures in place until further notice. The Canary Islands' Mediterranean climate and winds from the Sahara desert contribute to a medium to high risk of forest fires. More than 2,000 firefighters are on standby to tackle any fires in the western islands and Gran Canaria. In 2023, Tenerife experienced its worst wildfires in 40 years, leading to the evacuation of over 12,000 people; the government urges precautions to prevent fires, such as avoiding throwing cigarette butts and fireworks near forests.
BBC News
28-05-2025
- General
- BBC News
Public Health campaign encourages good sexual health during TT
People have been urged to take appropriate precautions to prevent a rise in sexually transmitted showed an 80% rise in recorded infections in the weeks following the 2024 Isle of Man TT, with attendances island's sexual health centre rising 217%.Director of public health Matt Tyrer said sexual health was an "important topic and not one that should be shied away from".A campaign has been launched to raise awareness of the precautions that should be taken and encourage people to look out for their friends on a night out. The public health directorate said it aimed to encourage healthy practices and highlight the consequences of unplanned pregnancies and contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).Dr Tyrer said: "It's time we talked more openly about the local support that's available and the simple ways that people can look after their sexual health."During TT week information and advice will be on offer at Bushy's TT Village in Douglas and free condoms will be available at some TT "social hotspots".The Manx Integrated Sexual Health clinic in Douglas is open from 09:00 to 17:00 BST on Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
CTV News
17-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
How Canadians can prepare for the possibility of a wildfire
Paul Boissonneault from the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs discusses how to stay safe during the 2025 wildfire season. As wildfires become more frequent across Canada, one expert is urging the public to take necessary precautions, saying that even simple steps can help reduce risk and improve safety during wildfire season. 'The 2025 wildfire season is already upon us. We've already had 1,150 wildfires take place in Canada this year,' Paul Boissonneault, secretary for Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, told CTV Your Morning on Friday. 'To suggest that we're in an unprecedented fire season simply cannot be stated anymore.' Boissonneault says that precautions can start with small actions, urging people to clear debris in their houses and stay alert to firework risks. 'We're heading into the Victoria Day weekend and we'd ask (people) that they don't operate professional fireworks,' Boissonneault added. 'Leave those to the professionals who have their certifications and training.' This week, wildfires in Manitoba have prompted the mayor of a rural municipality to warn residents to stay indoors, as firefighters worked to contain the situation. 'If you're in Winnipeg and wondering what's going on, please don't come out. Stay where you are,' RM of Alexander Mayor Jack Brisco said Friday morning. RCMP confirmed two people have died in Manitoba wildfires. Many Ontarians will remember the devastating 2023 wildfires. That year, 441,000 hectares of forests burned between April and October, an area slightly than Prince Edward Island. That was nearly three times more than the 10-year average, according to provincial data. The wildfires were so severe that the province sought help from firefighters from the U.S. and Mexico. During a wildfire, there are measures one can take to protect against harmful smoke. Boissonneault says N95 masks, commonly used during the COVID-19 lockdowns, can provide protection against dangerous airborne particles. When such protection is not available, he said 'you can certainly wet pieces of clothing and cover your face to try and get through smoke.' What to take during an evacuation? 'You take the bare essentials,' Boissonneault said. 'You need to take things that are extremely important to you.' That could include critical medications, non-perishable food items and flashlights, among others. He also points to a useful resource called 'Be FireSmart,' a wildfire emergency preparation plan accessible to the public that contains useful tips.
CBC
16-05-2025
- Climate
- CBC
It's not just a stray spark that can cause a wildfire, warns N.L.'s fire officer ahead of long weekend
There have been 65 wildfires in Newfoundland and Labrador so far this year, compared to seven within the same time period last year. Jeff Motty, provincial forest fire duty officer, spoke with the CBC's Carolyn Stokes about the lesser-known precautions people need to take.
CBC
06-05-2025
- Business
- CBC
Utility could be dealing with serious ransomware attack: cybersecurity expert
Nova Scotia Power is in the midst of a cybersecurity incident it discovered nearly two weeks ago. Claudiu Popa, CEO of Datarisk Canada, says customers should take precautions.
