After a much warmer and drier winter, some scientists say El Nino may be over. But what's next for Canada?

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#DYK - #RxFire can create its own weather! Intense heat during a #rxburn can trigger updrafts, forming pyrocumulus clouds. Fire whirls can also occur. Weather knowledge is vital for safe and effective fire management.

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Can we get a round of applause for wildland fire dispatchers?! 👏👏👏

Wildfires are a reality every year, but their unpredictability keeps us on our toes demanding strategic planning based on climate, weather, & historical data. US Department of the Interior positions resources & coordinates with partners for rapid responses. doi.gov/wildlandfire/p… Photo: Bureau of Land Management Fire

In recent decades, wildfires have increased in frequency and intensity, driven by extreme heat and drought, an expanding urban-wildland interface, and the spread of invasive species that change the landscape. doi.gov/wildlandfire/s…
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AVOID SMOKE (HAZARD REDUCTION BURN) - Ninderry (Yandina) - fire as at 11:45am Wednesday, 17 April 2024
For all current warnings, updates and mapping go to qfes.qld.gov.au/Current-Incide…

#TSBPipeline deploys an investigator following following the release and ignition of natural gas from a pipeline near Edson, Alberta. The TSB will gather information and assess the occurrence.

.Alberta Wildfire said the fire is considered to be out of control and is estimated to cover about 10 hectares. Conditions are dry but firefighters are making good progress and currently there are no communities threatened by the fire. TC Energy #ABwx theweathernetwork.com/en/news/weathe…

Persistent rain is expected to continue in southern Manitoba through Wednesday, increasing the water levels on the Assiniboine River –– from Russel to Brandon, Man. A look at the flooding potential and where the warning is. #MBstorm #MBwx

A fire investigator works at the scene of a fire east of 158 Avenue and 34 Street, as crews continue to search for hot spots Tuesday. #yeg

Today, #TMFR Firefighters took part in REMS rope rescue training. REMS stands for Rapid Extraction Module Support, a system designed to assist injured firefighters off the line of a wildfire. We are grateful for the assistance of REMSA Health and Washoe Sheriff Hasty medics.

Spiralling costs for fire trucks and other apparatus — and a lack of inventory — are keeping Alberta municipalities from keeping up with replacing millions in aging equipment.

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Due to heavy rains in Dubai and other regions of the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Peninsula, government employees and private school staff have been instructed to work remotely on Tuesday. ow.ly/khc550Rhjew

Storms pummel Oman and the United Arab Emirates with hail and flooding rains.

Major #tornado intercept in the Dominator 3 with Jordan Hall Sierra Lindsey Edgar ONeal Alex Vanover

Sorry I am such a spaz. Can’t help it

We are responding to a 10 hectare wildfire north of Obed Lake in the Edson area. EWF015 is currently classified as out of control and there are no communities threatened at this time. For more info: srd.web.alberta.ca/edson-area-upd…