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Responses: Fires

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Orillia, ON

In March 2025, a house fire caused significant damage to one family's home in Orillia, ON. The three brothers who lived there were forced to leave, leaving them with nowhere else to live except their car...

Elk, WA

The Gray Fire, which started near Medical Lake, Washington, and the Oregon Road Fire, which started near Elk, Washington, are two significant wildfires that occurred in the area in 2023. Both fires resulted in significant damage, with the Gray Fire...

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Barrington, NS

On May 26, 2023, the Barrington Lake Wildfire swept through the community of Barrington, Nova Scotia, burning 23,379 hectares and destroying or damaging more than 100 homes and buildings...

Lahaina, HI

In August 2023, wildfires ravaged Maui, causing significant damage. The fires affected both local residents and the island’s natural landscapes. Over 13,000 people have been displaced during the Maui Wildfires with over 2,000 buildings destroyed...

Shuswap, BC

On August 18, 2023, the Bush Creek East Wildfire ran through the North Shuswap region, destroying 176 structures throughout the areas of Adams Lake, Scotch Creek, Lee Creek and Celista...

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Lytton, BC

On June 30, 2021, a wildfire swept through the village of Lytton, destroying more than 90% of the town and killing two people. The fire wiped out the town’s infrastructure, including the fire hall, police station, grocery stores, restaurants, town...

Ohana Hope Village, HI

In August 2023, wildfires ravaged Maui, causing significant damage. The fires affected both local residents and the island’s natural landscapes. Over 13,000 people have been displaced during the Maui Wildfires with over 2,000 buildings destroyed...