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PublishedAugust 21, 2023
Firefighters report more progress against Canadian wildfires and wait for rain
In all, there are 386 fires burning, and 3,500 people fighting the flames that have chased tens of thousands of people from their homes.
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PublishedAugust 20, 2023
Firefighters curb blazes threatening 2 cities in western Canada but are ‘not out of the woods yet’
For Saturday at least, the weather was milder, providing some help for fire teams battling to contain the flames of Canada's worst fire season on record.
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PublishedAugust 17, 2023
Residents flee, airlifts begin as wildfire approaches capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories
In Canada, as of Thursday, 1,053 wildfires are burning across the country, more than half of them out of control.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2023
Maine Voices: Collaboration in wildfire management – lessons from Quebec for Maine
Maine must continue prioritizing wildfire preparedness, seeking and strengthening collaboration, investing in advanced equipment and training, and implementing comprehensive mitigation measures.
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Air quality in some parts of Maine to decline Friday as Canadian wildfires continue
Dense smoke from wildfires burning in Canada has caused poor air quality in other states but is expected to continue to move south and east.
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PublishedJune 7, 2023
‘I can taste the air’: Hazardous smoke from wildfires hangs over millions in Canada, U.S.
While Canadian officials asked other countries for help fighting more than 400 blazes nationwide, air quality rated as hazardous extended into central New York.
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PublishedJune 7, 2023
Concerns arise over limited Canadian hydropower as U.S. pursues transmission lines
Some New England lawmakers, including in Maine, are questioning the wisdom of plans to construct new transmission lines across their states, despite Hydro-Québec's insistence it can still meet its energy obligations.
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PublishedJune 6, 2023
Canada wildfires are leading to air-quality alerts in U.S. Here’s how to stay safe
U.S. officials say hazy skies, reduced visibility and the odor of burning wood are likely, and that the smoke will linger for a few days in New England.
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PublishedJune 1, 2023
In Canada, each cigarette will get a warning label
Six separate warnings will be printed directly on individual cigarettes as Canada becomes the first in the world to take that step aimed at helping people quit the habit.
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PublishedMay 30, 2023
Maine warns of poor air quality caused by wildfires in Canada
Officials in Halifax, Nova Scotia, said that about 200 homes or structures have been damaged by the fires, and about 16,000 people there were told to evacuate.
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