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Thousands flee raging wildfire, turning capital of Canada's Northwest Territories into ghost town

The capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories is virtually deserted after nearly all the residents of the city of just over 20,000 fled as a huge wildfire burned nearby

The Independent UK

Canada wildfires: British Columbia in state of emergency while 19,000 flee Yellowknife fire

Premier says days ahead will be ‘extremely challenging’, as firefighters in neighbouring Northwest Territories fight to save city

The Guardian - AU

Identifying victims of the Maui wildfires will be a challenging task. Here’s what it entails

Identifying victims of the Maui wildfires will be a challenging task. Here’s what it entails

Officials face a formidable challenge identifying the remains of more than 100 victims of the Maui blaze as agonized loved ones yearn for information on those missing after the United States’ deadliest wildfire in more than a century

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In pictures: Residents scramble to evacuate Canadian city as wildfire approaches

The last residents of Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, rushed to beat Friday's noon deadline to evacuate as a wildfire moved closer to the city of 20,000. Firefighters worked to keep the only route in and out of Yellowknife open to facilitate evacuation efforts.

Canada fire crews battle to stop wildfire from engulfing city of Yellowknife

Firefighters work around clock to spread retardant and dig fire breaks as thousands evacuate capital of Northwest Territories

The Guardian - US

Canada wildfires: Yellowknife residents queue to leave city and board evacuation flights as fire nears

There are fears the only main exit road could be blocked by the fire

Evening Standard

Yellowknife residents leave by air, road as wildfire evacuations ramp up

More than 20 evacuation flights out of Canada’s Northwest Territories are expected on Friday as wildfires rage.

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Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response

Maui emergency chief resigns after criticism over Hawaii wildfire response

Herman Andaya, head of Maui Emergency Management Agency, had defended his decision not to sound warning sirens.

Maui emergency services chief resigns after sirens criticism

Maui emergency services chief resigns after sirens criticism

Herman Andaya says he had no regrets about the agency’s failure to activate sirens during the deadly fire

Evening Standard

Residents flee capital of Canada's Northwest Territories ahead of Friday deadline as wildfire nears

Residents flee capital of Canada's Northwest Territories ahead of Friday deadline as wildfire nears

Residents of the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories are facing a Friday deadline to flee an approaching wildfire

The Independent UK

Maui’s emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire

Maui’s emergency services chief resigns after facing criticism for not activating sirens during fire

Herman Andaya, citing unspecified health concerns, steps down a day after saying he has no regrets about not activating warning sirens as a fast-moving wildfire bore down on the seaside community of Lahaina.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yellowknife wildfire: communication issues and Facebook news ban hamper evacuation efforts

Yellowknife wildfire: communication issues and Facebook news ban hamper evacuation efforts

Canada’s ongoing fight with social media company Meta and the resulting ban has led to difficulties with staying on top of information

The Guardian - AU

Identifying victims of the Maui wildfire will be a challenging task. Here's what it entails

Identifying victims of the Maui wildfire will be a challenging task. Here's what it entails

Officials face a formidable challenge identifying the remains of more than 100 victims of the Maui blaze as agonized loved ones yearn for information on those missing after the United States’ deadliest wildfire in more than a century

The Independent UK

Maui satellite photo shows full scale of deadliest US fire in more than a century

Maui satellite photo shows full scale of deadliest US fire in more than a century

The Landsat 8 satellite captured the deadly flames that burned through the town of Lahaina in Hawaii and killed at least 99 people.

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The Conversation

Yes, climate change is bringing bushfires more often. But some ecosystems in Australia are suffering the most

Black Summer, Black Saturday, Ash Wednesday: these and so many other bushfire disasters are regular reminders of the fact Australia is among the most flammable continents on Earth.

Satellites watch wildfires rage across Canadian northwest (photos)

Satellite images reveal the scope of devastating wildfires in the Canadian northwest where an entire capital city had to be evacuated due to approaching flames.

The Independent UK

CLIMATE GLIMPSE: Here's what you need to see and know today

Across the globe, raging wildfires and extreme weather are taking a toll as the people on fire-ravaged Hawaiian island of Maui begin to grapple with the death and destruction

Thousands flee as ‘unprecedented’ fires hit Canada’s Northwest Territories

Officials say 20,000 residents of Yellowknife are leaving via land and air, but northern city not in ‘immediate danger’.

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The Guardian - US

Yellowknife wildfire: traffic clogs road out of town as residents race to evacuate

More than 20,000 residents given until noon on Friday to leave home in face of advancing wildfire that could arrive by weekend

Hawaii’s governor promises to prevent ‘land grabs’ after Maui wildfires

As US state assesses wide destruction, residents on Maui say they fear being pushed out in favour of wealthy visitors.

The Independent UK

Out-of-control wildfire scorches Spain's Tenerife island, affecting thousands

Officals say an out-of control wildfire is burning through the Spanish Canary island of Tenerife and affected thousands of people

The Independent UK

Map of Maui wildfires: Where are the Hawaii fires?

Deadly fires have raged across Pacific state since last week, devastating historic towns and forcing thousands of locals and tourists to be evacuated

The Independent UK

New video reveals possible cause of Maui wildfires

The security footage captured by a bird sanctuary in Maui has emerged as key evidence pointing to fallen utility lines as the possible cause of the wildfires

Evening Standard

Canada wildfires: Race to evacuate Canadian city as blazes approaches

Residents of Yellowknife have been given until noon Friday to leave as wildfire approaches

The Independent UK

California town of Paradise deploys warning sirens as 5-year anniversary of deadly fire approaches

Officials in the Northern California town of Paradise have begun installing and testing warning sirens to deploy in the event of another wildfire or other natural disaster

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