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the reporter in west kelowna. thank you - here. the reporter in west kelowna.l here. the reporter in west - kelowna. thank you very much. the acting mayor of the ukrainian city of chernihiv has condemned a deadly russian missile attack on a theatre as yet another war crime against civilians. the un has described strike as heinous. the ballistic missile hit the building in the city centre, killing at least seven people, and injuring about 130. the theatre was hosting a gathering of drone manufacturers. russia says it successfully hit a military target. ukraine's president zelensky has been on an official visit to sweden, where he spoke about the attack. it will make our bright city is morning russian it will make our bright city is morning russiar_ morning russian missiles launched _ morning russian missiles launched on _ morning russian missiles launched on the - morning russian missiles launched on the city. - morning russian missiles| launched on the city. with morning russian missiles- launched on the city. with the drum theatre is located. as well as many r
the reporter in west kelowna. thank you - here. the reporter in west kelowna.l here. the reporter in west - kelowna. thank you very much. the acting mayor of the ukrainian city of chernihiv has condemned a deadly russian missile attack on a theatre as yet another war crime against civilians. the un has described strike as heinous. the ballistic missile hit the building in the city centre, killing at least seven people, and injuring about 130. the theatre was hosting a gathering of drone...
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brady, reporter with the cbc, in west kelowna, thank you so much. ., in west kelowna, thank you so muchh toll from the devastating wildfires on the hawaiian island of maui has risen to 11a. many people are still unaccounted for, with search and rescue dogs scouring the rubble for more victims. as of saturday, at least two—thirds of the search has been completed. the death toll from the devastating wildfires as authorities continue their efforts, residents are coming to terms with what's happened. i grew igrew up i grew up in this neighbourhood here. ~ ., ., , .,~ i grew up in this neighbourhood here. ., ., , here. what does it make you feel seeing _ here. what does it make you feel seeing it _ here. what does it make you feel seeing it like _ here. what does it make you feel seeing it like this - here. what does it make you feel seeing it like this now? | here. what does it make you| feel seeing it like this now? i just feel sad, a lot of people, a lot of families they lost everything, people lost their lives over here, you know? this all could have been prevented. among the destroyed b
brady, reporter with the cbc, in west kelowna, thank you so much. ., in west kelowna, thank you so muchh toll from the devastating wildfires on the hawaiian island of maui has risen to 11a. many people are still unaccounted for, with search and rescue dogs scouring the rubble for more victims. as of saturday, at least two—thirds of the search has been completed. the death toll from the devastating wildfires as authorities continue their efforts, residents are coming to terms with what's...
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brady, reporterwith the cbc, in west kelowna, thank you so much. thanks for having me.he devastating wildfires on the hawaiian island of maui has risen to 114. many people are still unaccounted for, with search and rescue dogs scouring the rubble for more victims. as of saturday, at least two—thirds of the search has been completed. as authorities continue their efforts, residents are coming to terms with what's happened. 0ur our house is still standing, everything else is gone. trying to make — everything else is gone. trying to make do with what we have left _ i grew up in this neighbourhood here. what does it make you feel seeing it like this now? i just feel sad, a lot of people, a lot of families they lost everything, people lost their lives over here, you know? and this all could have been prevented. among the destroyed businesses is the world famous restaurant and music venue, fleetwood's, owned by musician mick fleetwood. 0ur correspondent sophie long reports. calculating the human cost could take many months. so much was lost here. man, lahaina was the capital
brady, reporterwith the cbc, in west kelowna, thank you so much. thanks for having me.he devastating wildfires on the hawaiian island of maui has risen to 114. many people are still unaccounted for, with search and rescue dogs scouring the rubble for more victims. as of saturday, at least two—thirds of the search has been completed. as authorities continue their efforts, residents are coming to terms with what's happened. 0ur our house is still standing, everything else is gone. trying to...
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the western city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neighbouring west kelownaal deadline to evacuate has already passed. our north america correspondent peter bowes reports the scale of the emergency facing yellowknife and its 20,000 residents can be seen in these satellite images. smoke billowing over the city as fire rages all around. everyone is trying to get out. there have beenin trying to get out. there have been in long queues at petrol stations and for buses to ferry people to safety. there is just a few belongings and their pets but how to get out is the problem. there is going to become the only option at some point if the fire keeps encroaching towards yellowknife. there isjust the one road south to the rest of canada. it is a small road with one lane in either direction for about 600 kilometres. it is a huge distance. there is no infrastructure to get people up by road. dozens of planes have left the city over the past few days and more flights are being arranged by the canadian military. the federal government has promised that no—one will be left
the western city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neighbouring west kelownaal deadline to evacuate has already passed. our north america correspondent peter bowes reports the scale of the emergency facing yellowknife and its 20,000 residents can be seen in these satellite images. smoke billowing over the city as fire rages all around. everyone is trying to get out. there have beenin trying to get out. there have been in long queues at petrol stations and for buses...
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is some good news, however, in the three fires really here in the 0kanagan we've got the one in west kelowna and so we know here in kelowna, the one that started on thursday night, we had some residents return home today. there's still an evacuation alert, but the order was rescinded. that's only about 100 people are able to go home tonight. still about 10,000 residents are on evacuation order at this time. and france is bracing with a record heatwave. a heat dome is covering the southern part of the country. towns inland like lyon are the most hit with deserted streets and temperatures above a0 degrees as its peak, as you can see on these images. over 50 regions are on high alert with emergency measures in place regarding water usage and care for the elderly. 0ur weather presenter sarah keith lucas has more on the effect of such heat domes. the long lasting heatwave that is gripping parts of southern europe, including france, is in part down to the formation of a heat dome. we have got hot and dry ground. as the sunshine hits the ground the air rises but gets trapped underneath this slow—mo
is some good news, however, in the three fires really here in the 0kanagan we've got the one in west kelowna and so we know here in kelowna, the one that started on thursday night, we had some residents return home today. there's still an evacuation alert, but the order was rescinded. that's only about 100 people are able to go home tonight. still about 10,000 residents are on evacuation order at this time. and france is bracing with a record heatwave. a heat dome is covering the southern part...
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nearby in west kelowna, residence flee as the flames close and.any had a few hours to leave all they had behind. >> we were told to get out, evacuation orders. quickly packed up our stuff, went to my parents' which is in the safe zone. very worried. luckily the winds died down. our house for now is still standing. the neighborhood's still standing. we are just thankful for that. reporter: more than 1000 wild are burning across canada. -- wildfires are burning across canada. half of them, out of control. british columbia and the northwest territories northwest of toronto are some of the hardest hit areas. some 27,000 people are under orders to evacuate. wildfires are not unusual in canada. but this is the most destructive fire season on record. around 15 million hectares of land have been torched this year. has more than three times as much as in 2021. drought conditions that brought little rain this summer are one factor. another? rising temperatures. at least in parts of canada. that is according to scientists with the world whether attribution.
nearby in west kelowna, residence flee as the flames close and.any had a few hours to leave all they had behind. >> we were told to get out, evacuation orders. quickly packed up our stuff, went to my parents' which is in the safe zone. very worried. luckily the winds died down. our house for now is still standing. the neighborhood's still standing. we are just thankful for that. reporter: more than 1000 wild are burning across canada. -- wildfires are burning across canada. half of them,...
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i want you to listen to the fire chief from west kelowna talking about how to reprieve. it is still a difficult situation ahead. listen. >> the winds died down. we didn't see the dramatic glow in the sky necessarily in as many places as we had the night before. if you can call it a reprieve, it was. don't think for a second that wasn't totally unprecedented last night after a totally unprecedented day of firefighting yesterday. i'm sad to report that we lost multiple structures yesterday again. within the city of west kelowna. >> they still don't know how many properties have been lost. that fire chief himself, jil, dealing with an evacuation of his family as well. there is a lot at stake as they continue to battle that fire there, going back to yellow knife, as you mentioned, the capital of northwest territories, almost completely empty now and that is a good thing. they caught some breaks there, too, and that's because of the wind and the weather conditions have allowed them to continue to fight that fire so they can protect the community. certainly, some tense days ah
i want you to listen to the fire chief from west kelowna talking about how to reprieve. it is still a difficult situation ahead. listen. >> the winds died down. we didn't see the dramatic glow in the sky necessarily in as many places as we had the night before. if you can call it a reprieve, it was. don't think for a second that wasn't totally unprecedented last night after a totally unprecedented day of firefighting yesterday. i'm sad to report that we lost multiple structures yesterday...
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the town of kelowna to the west of vancouver is being threatened by an advancing inferno, the nearbyrry embers across the water, setting fire to homes and buildings on the other side. —— east of vancouver don't travel to the region is the advice from the local authorities. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire—affected areas throughout the central interior and southeast in the coming day to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the residents of these areas do. further north, the town of yellowknife has been evacuated. 20,000 people leaving injust two days, a huge effort, and some spoke of the devastation they had driven through to escape. when we are driving, most of the highway side is burned down so that all the trees are black. i think it's the internet lines, orfibre line, the poles are down, and we still see smokes coming out. with more gusty winds forecast, towns across the region are still under threat. in a country well prepared for dealing with forest fires, resources are stret
the town of kelowna to the west of vancouver is being threatened by an advancing inferno, the nearbyrry embers across the water, setting fire to homes and buildings on the other side. —— east of vancouver don't travel to the region is the advice from the local authorities. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire—affected areas throughout the central interior and southeast in the coming day to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers...
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the fire has already destroyed several homes in the smaller community of west kelowna, with embers from over a lake to ignite more structures. officials have urged the public to cancel all non—essential travel to the region. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire—affected areas throughout the central interior and south east in the coming days to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the residents of these areas do. to the north, yellowknife — the capital of canada's northwest territories — is now a ghost town. over two days, almost the entire population of 20,000 people were evacuated from their homes... ..leaving the city by road and air to escape a fire encroaching on their community. officials said it had been an extraordinary achievement to get everyone out. the fire, caused by lightning a month ago, is still threatening the city — although cooler conditions have slowed its progress. but gusty winds are forecast, and officials fear they could further propel the fire towards the city bou
the fire has already destroyed several homes in the smaller community of west kelowna, with embers from over a lake to ignite more structures. officials have urged the public to cancel all non—essential travel to the region. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire—affected areas throughout the central interior and south east in the coming days to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the...
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the fire has already destroyed several homes in the smaller community of west kelowna, with embers froma lake to ignite more structures. officials have urged the public to cancel all non—essential travel to the region. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire—affected areas throughout the central interior and south east in the coming days to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the residents of these areas do. to the north, yellowknife — the capital of canada's northwest territories — is now a ghost town. over two days, almost the entire population of 20,000 people were evacuated from their homes leaving the city by road and air to escape a fire encroaching on their community. officials said it had been an extraordinary achievement to get everyone out. the fire, caused by lightning a month ago, is still threatening the city — although cooler conditions have slowed its progress. but gusty winds are forecast, and officials fear they could further propel the fire towards the city boundaries. si
the fire has already destroyed several homes in the smaller community of west kelowna, with embers froma lake to ignite more structures. officials have urged the public to cancel all non—essential travel to the region. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire—affected areas throughout the central interior and south east in the coming days to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the residents of...
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in the area around the city of west kelowna. and the uk's government orders an independent inquiry into how a nurse came to murder seven newborn babies in her care. lucy letby was found guilty after a ten—month trial. the inquiry will review why concerns raised by doctors were not taken seriously by hospital management. now on bbc news, the travel show. good girl, straight on. oh, i want you two to come so badly, but i don't want you to be eaten by lions. a lion and a buffalo? yes, he wanted to hunt. music plays kenya has been at warfor decades. its enemy? the poachers who prey on its precious wildlife. impossible route in and impossible route out. ol pejeta conservancy's canine unit are just one of the many groups across africa taking up the fight against poaching. this illegal trade has threatened the very existence of animals like these. at the endangered species enclosure at ol pejeta, will and i have been brought to meet mother and daughter, najin and fatu, the last surviving two northern white rhinos on earth. and here, it
in the area around the city of west kelowna. and the uk's government orders an independent inquiry into how a nurse came to murder seven newborn babies in her care. lucy letby was found guilty after a ten—month trial. the inquiry will review why concerns raised by doctors were not taken seriously by hospital management. now on bbc news, the travel show. good girl, straight on. oh, i want you two to come so badly, but i don't want you to be eaten by lions. a lion and a buffalo? yes, he wanted...
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news, in the three fires here in the okanogan we have the one in the okanogan we have the one in west kelownaevacuation alert the order was rescinded so it�*s only about 100 people unable to go home tonight, still about 10,000 residents on evacuation orders at this time.— residents on evacuation orders at this time. and shuswap which i know is at this time. and shuswap which i know is two — at this time. and shuswap which i know is two hours _ at this time. and shuswap which i know is two hours north - at this time. and shuswap which i know is two hours north of i i know is two hours north of where you are. two fires emerged, creating a mega—blaze —— merged. emerged, creating a mega-blaze -- merged-— -- merged. what's the latest? the lower— -- merged. what's the latest? the lower east _ -- merged. what's the latest? the lower east adams - -- merged. what's the latest? the lower east adams and i -- merged. what's the latest? l the lower east adams and bush creek is to fire merged earlier this morning and that has estimated that 41,000 hectares in size so obviously we have a ton of residents in
news, in the three fires here in the okanogan we have the one in the okanogan we have the one in west kelownaevacuation alert the order was rescinded so it�*s only about 100 people unable to go home tonight, still about 10,000 residents on evacuation orders at this time.— residents on evacuation orders at this time. and shuswap which i know is at this time. and shuswap which i know is two — at this time. and shuswap which i know is two hours _ at this time. and shuswap which i know is two...
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in canada, officials have declared a state of emergency in the british columbia city of west kelownaas a wildfire tripled in size. thousands have been evacuated. meanwhile, mass evacuations continued in canada's northwest territories capital city of yellowknife where all 20,000 residents have been told to leave. >> it is quite scary because with the smoke, of course it is lightning up a little bit but the smoke was very thick this morning. i mean, it is not a good situation, that's for sure. amy: over 1000 active blazes are burning across canada in its worst-ever wildfire season. in hawaii, the head of maui's emergency management resigned citing health reasons, one week after the deadly wildfires started and one day after herman andaya defended not sounding sirens to warn people as the flames engulfed thousands of homes and businesses. officials have now identified six victims as the death toll of 111 is expected to rise over the coming days. meanwhile, concerns are mounting over climate gentrification in the tragedies wake. many native hawaiians had already been priced out of their
in canada, officials have declared a state of emergency in the british columbia city of west kelownaas a wildfire tripled in size. thousands have been evacuated. meanwhile, mass evacuations continued in canada's northwest territories capital city of yellowknife where all 20,000 residents have been told to leave. >> it is quite scary because with the smoke, of course it is lightning up a little bit but the smoke was very thick this morning. i mean, it is not a good situation, that's for...
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the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna.atened by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. an official deadline to evacuate has already passed. earlier i spoke to our north america correspondent peter bowes about what is happening on the ground... there is a glimmer of positive news on two fronts. and the first positive news is that in yellowknife, this remote city, the capital of the northwest territories, a population of 20,000 — more than 19,000 people over the last couple of days have been evacuated. they've managed to get out of their homes, out of the city to safety, mostly down the single road that is open to them, a single carriageway road to the south. some have flown out and there are still ongoing operations at the airport which remains open. the canadian military have put on extra flights. so the vast majority of people from that city have managed to get to safety. the other glimmer of good news is that the weather in the last 2a hours, 48 hours has been helping. it's been slightly cooler. the winds have d
the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna.atened by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. an official deadline to evacuate has already passed. earlier i spoke to our north america correspondent peter bowes about what is happening on the ground... there is a glimmer of positive news on two fronts. and the first positive news is that in yellowknife, this remote city, the capital of the northwest territories, a population of 20,000...
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some people are being allowed back in, but there are still people in west kelowna, on the other sidee. as you say, the whole of canada, there had been about... well, at least 1,000 wildfires this season, and that is far more than they have ever had here before. i spoke to the premier today of british columbia, and he was in no doubt that the reason for this vast increase in wildfires across the region has basically to do with climate change, with man—made impact on the environment. not only flooding in the wet season, but this is the fourth year in a row that there has been an excessively dry season in the summer in this part of canada, and the authorities here are in no doubt that climate change and the impact of humans on the environment has contributed to what we have seen here in the past week. 0nline adverts for the retailer boots promoting four brands of infant formula on google broke advertising rules, the watchdog has said. it's against the law to advertise infant formula for babies up to six months because it might discourage breastfeeding. boots apologised and said the adve
some people are being allowed back in, but there are still people in west kelowna, on the other sidee. as you say, the whole of canada, there had been about... well, at least 1,000 wildfires this season, and that is far more than they have ever had here before. i spoke to the premier today of british columbia, and he was in no doubt that the reason for this vast increase in wildfires across the region has basically to do with climate change, with man—made impact on the environment. not only...
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the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna. by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. an official deadline to evacuate has already passed. football, and excitement is building ahead of sunday's women's world cup final when england take on spain. in the last hour prince william has posted this good luck message to the lionesses — he was joined by his daughter princess charlotte. lionesses, we want to send you a huge good luck for tomorrow. we're sorry we can't be there in person. but we're so proud of everything you've achieved and the millions you've inspired here and around the world. so go out there tomorrow and really enjoy yourselves. good luck, lionesses! neither england or their opponents spain have made it this far in the tournament before. for spain, it's a remarkable turnaround for a squad that have only won just one of their previous seven world cup matches before this tournament. on top of that, behind the scenes there's been plenty of turmoil, too. shaimaa khalil now takes a look at spain's dramaticjourney
the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna. by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. an official deadline to evacuate has already passed. football, and excitement is building ahead of sunday's women's world cup final when england take on spain. in the last hour prince william has posted this good luck message to the lionesses — he was joined by his daughter princess charlotte. lionesses, we want to send you a huge good luck for...
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the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna.knife, which is threatened by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. an official deadline to evacuate has already passed. some breaking news in the past hour or so. the 50—year—old man has been charged with possessing documents likely to be used for terrace and in possession of articles likely to be used for terrorism. link to the northern ireland data breach. we had this update. northern ireland data breach. we had this udate. ~ ., northern ireland data breach. we had this udate. ~ . . ,, " this update. what happened was 11 da s aao, this update. what happened was 11 days ago. the _ this update. what happened was 11 days ago, the psni _ this update. what happened was 11 days ago, the psni mistakenly - days ago, the psni mistakenly release the details of 10,000 of their staff following a freedom of information request. that information request. that information was mistakenly put online where it has remained for a number of hours. a massive breach of any one organisation, but
the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna.knife, which is threatened by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. an official deadline to evacuate has already passed. some breaking news in the past hour or so. the 50—year—old man has been charged with possessing documents likely to be used for terrace and in possession of articles likely to be used for terrorism. link to the northern ireland data breach. we had this update....
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some of the more than 1,000 active wildfires across canada. 186,000 residents in both kelowna and west kelownatate of emergency afterfast—burning and unpredictable wildfires forced evacuations early friday. in yellowknife, a wildfire continues to move closer to the city. it currently sits about nine miles — or 15 kilometres — away. residents are still evacuating and officials say flights out of yellowknife will leave every hour. in the last hour i spoke to 0llie williams, a journalist with cabin radio based in yellowknife, who has evacuated to a nearby village. air will become the only option at some point if the fire keeps encroaching further and further towards yellowknife. there is just the one road south to the rest of canada — it's a small road, one lane in either direction for about 400 miles, 600 or so kilometres. it is a huge distance — there's virtually no infrastructure to get people out by road. so air is the only other alternative, and that means 20—plus flights today, the military adding extra flights on top of that. there are still some scheduled flights getting out of the airpor
some of the more than 1,000 active wildfires across canada. 186,000 residents in both kelowna and west kelownatate of emergency afterfast—burning and unpredictable wildfires forced evacuations early friday. in yellowknife, a wildfire continues to move closer to the city. it currently sits about nine miles — or 15 kilometres — away. residents are still evacuating and officials say flights out of yellowknife will leave every hour. in the last hour i spoke to 0llie williams, a journalist...
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the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna.ened by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. an official deadline to evacuate has already passed. the authorities on tenerife say forest fires still raging out of control there. they say they are the "most complex" to hit spain's canary islands in more than a0 years. the fires have been fanned by strong winds and high temperatures. 26,000 people have now been forced to evacuate their homes in the mountainous north of the island. the blaze broke out earlier this week in the national park around the mount teide volcano. live now to journalist cliodna o'flynn who's in tenerife right now. what is the latest where you are? like you mentioned, 26,000 people have currently been evacuated from their homes. but this as a precautionary measure. we have 22 aircraft are now trying to fight these flames. they are saying that almost 3 million litres of water have already been dropped onto the fire. but it is raging out of control. all of the authorities have actually said that they have n
the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna.ened by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. an official deadline to evacuate has already passed. the authorities on tenerife say forest fires still raging out of control there. they say they are the "most complex" to hit spain's canary islands in more than a0 years. the fires have been fanned by strong winds and high temperatures. 26,000 people have now been forced to evacuate...
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the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna.ife, which is threatened by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. an official deadline to evacuate has already passed. we can speak now to our correspondent peter bowes. what is the latest deal with regards to these fires? what is the iatest deal with regards to these fires?— what is the latest deal with regards to these fires?— to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive — to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. _ to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. on _ to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. on two - to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive news. on two fronts. i to these fires? there is a glimmer. of positive news. on two fronts. the first is in this remote city of yellowknife, north—west territory with a population of 20,000, more than 20,000 people over the last couple of days have been evacuated, getting out of their homes, out of the city to safety and mostly down the city to safety and mostly down the single road th
the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna.ife, which is threatened by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. an official deadline to evacuate has already passed. we can speak now to our correspondent peter bowes. what is the latest deal with regards to these fires? what is the iatest deal with regards to these fires?— what is the latest deal with regards to these fires?— to these fires? there is a glimmer of positive — to...
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the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna.the remote northern city of yellowknife, which is threatened by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. we can speak to are the green. very good to speak to. just tell is the latest when it comes to the fires that we are just mentioning. late that we are “ust mentioning. late last niaht, that we are just mentioning. late last night. the — that we are just mentioning. late: last night, the province declared a provincewide state of emergency. they have announced that the state of emergency was made for across the province because it is triggering thousands of new evacuation orders. on friday night, they did declared a state of emergency. theyjust had another update at 11am state of emergency. theyjust had another update at ”am this morning. fire crews in various areas are a ski in residence now to conserve water. apparently some of the houses that have been lost, though water pipes are now spraying water to the wind and this has depleted the reservoir. fire crews are asking resid
the city of kelowna is under threat after embers blew across a lake from neigbouring west kelowna.the remote northern city of yellowknife, which is threatened by a huge wildfire, have been scrambling to leave. we can speak to are the green. very good to speak to. just tell is the latest when it comes to the fires that we are just mentioning. late that we are “ust mentioning. late last niaht, that we are just mentioning. late last night. the — that we are just mentioning. late: last night,...
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strong winds above west kelowna. strong winds are fanning the flames with the fire service warning the blaze could reach the outskirts of the city by this weekend . canada is city by this weekend. canada is facing its worst season on record with more than 1000 active fires burning across the country . the manager of the country. the manager of the lionesses says her team is buoyed by the level of support ahead of tomorrow's world cup final. england take on spain playing to win the trophy for the first time. manager sarina wiegman says the team has everything it needs to perform at the highest level. lauren james, who served a two match suspension following her red card against nigeria, could start tomorrow. former football manager harry redknapp says the team needs to keep relaxed about the whole country's willing them to win. >> so i think you've got to keep it relaxed and have a, you know, have a bit of fun around the place as much as you can and really not get them too hyped up.and really not get them too hyped up
strong winds above west kelowna. strong winds are fanning the flames with the fire service warning the blaze could reach the outskirts of the city by this weekend . canada is city by this weekend. canada is facing its worst season on record with more than 1000 active fires burning across the country . the manager of the country. the manager of the lionesses says her team is buoyed by the level of support ahead of tomorrow's world cup final. england take on spain playing to win the trophy for...
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we want to turn to the critical situation in west kelowna.e season historically throughout all of canada. canada is stretched on resources. it continues to send resources to british columbia. everyone in that area is on alert. everyone has a go bag, fred. i just checked the evacuation alerts. nothing new updated since 11:00 p.m., which is good news. what they need is they need the smoke to clear in that area so the water bombers can get up in the air. already harrowing rescues from the fire chief. >> we fought hard last night to protect our community. somebody described it to me last night in the heat of the battle as it was like 100 years of firefighting all in one night. >> reporter: the good news here is that there's been no loss of life reported. they continue to work as hard as they can. some structures have been lost and we await an update from british columbia. >> has it been so hard to battle because it's been so dry and/or windy? >> reporter: such a good question. here's what's happening. we are dealing with significant historical dr
we want to turn to the critical situation in west kelowna.e season historically throughout all of canada. canada is stretched on resources. it continues to send resources to british columbia. everyone in that area is on alert. everyone has a go bag, fred. i just checked the evacuation alerts. nothing new updated since 11:00 p.m., which is good news. what they need is they need the smoke to clear in that area so the water bombers can get up in the air. already harrowing rescues from the fire...
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there's quite a few fighters, and people up near west kelowna or cologne are on standby for evacuationthe fire out there. that's especially noticeable because less than 20 years ago, over 300 houses were burned down in that area from another wildfire that happened back there. >> as you point out, 368 active fires where you are. climate change is what some people will .2. some say that's not the case. i'm just wondering if there is an issue about if this is made worse by global warming or if there are some kind of factors authorities are not seeing which may be could help prevent this. >> that's a simple question that has probably many answers from many different people. the union of british columbia indian chiefs, which is a group of first nation leaders in british colombia, are saying it is the things we do as humans that are creating these fires. they talk about the fires in the territories and british columbia and even referring to the incredibly devastating fires in hawaii as the that greenhouse -- as signs that greenhouse emissions are not doing us any favors. we are the second la
there's quite a few fighters, and people up near west kelowna or cologne are on standby for evacuationthe fire out there. that's especially noticeable because less than 20 years ago, over 300 houses were burned down in that area from another wildfire that happened back there. >> as you point out, 368 active fires where you are. climate change is what some people will .2. some say that's not the case. i'm just wondering if there is an issue about if this is made worse by global warming or...
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, mountains above west kelowna, strong winds are fanning the flames with the fire service warning the this weekend. canada is facing its worst season on record with more than 1000 active fires burning across the country . now, burning across the country. now, the manager of the lionesses says her team is buoyed by the level of support ahead of tomorrow's world cup final. england play spain to win that trophy for the very first time. lauren james, who served a two match suspension following her red card against nigeria, could start tomorrow. manager sarina wiegman says it's the same as any other game . any other game. >> i never take anything for granted, but also now playing another finals. yeah, what i said is really special, but we just preparing for a game and yes it is a final, but we don't do anything different than we do normally . normally. >> and captain and millie bright says they'll have to play the game of their lives. >> i think everyone knows how big this is . i think it's been big this is. i think it's been players dreams for years. so i think everyone already knows that
, mountains above west kelowna, strong winds are fanning the flames with the fire service warning the this weekend. canada is facing its worst season on record with more than 1000 active fires burning across the country . now, burning across the country. now, the manager of the lionesses says her team is buoyed by the level of support ahead of tomorrow's world cup final. england play spain to win that trophy for the very first time. lauren james, who served a two match suspension following her...
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in canada, officials have declared a state of emergency in the british columbia city of west kelownaas a wildfire tripled in size. thousands have been evacuated. meanwhile, mass evacuations continued in canada's northwest territories capital city of yellowknife where all 20,000 residents have been told to leave. >> it is quite scary because with the smoke, of course it is lightning up a little bit but the smoke was very thick this morning. i mean, it is not a good situation, that's for sure. amy: over 1000 active blazes are burning across canada in its worst-ever wildfire season. in hawaii, the head of maui's emergency management resigned citing health reasons, one week after the deadly wildfires started and one day after herman andaya defended not sounding sirens to warn people as the flames engulfed thousands of homes and businesses. officials have now identified six victims as the death toll of 111 is expected to rise over the coming days. meanwhile, concerns are mounting over climate gentrification in the tragedies wake. many native hawaiians had already been priced out of their
in canada, officials have declared a state of emergency in the british columbia city of west kelownaas a wildfire tripled in size. thousands have been evacuated. meanwhile, mass evacuations continued in canada's northwest territories capital city of yellowknife where all 20,000 residents have been told to leave. >> it is quite scary because with the smoke, of course it is lightning up a little bit but the smoke was very thick this morning. i mean, it is not a good situation, that's for...
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of people have been evacuated from the area as the fires burn in the hills and mountains above west kelownawinds are fanning the flames with the fire service warning the blaze could reach the outskirts of the city by the weekend. can canada is facing its worst season on record with more than 1000 active fires burning across the country . now, burning across the country. now, the lionesses say they're buoyed by the level of support ahead of tomorrow's world cup final. england take on spain playing to win the trophy for the very first time. lauren james, who served a two match suspension following her red card against nigeria , could start tomorrow. nigeria, could start tomorrow. manager sarina wiegman says it's the same as any other game. >> i never take anything for granted, but also now playing another finals. yeah, what i said is really special, but we're just preparing for a game and yes it is a final, but we don't do anything different than we do normally . meanwhile the we do normally. meanwhile the prince of wales has apologised for not being able to attend that final in person in a v
of people have been evacuated from the area as the fires burn in the hills and mountains above west kelownawinds are fanning the flames with the fire service warning the blaze could reach the outskirts of the city by the weekend. can canada is facing its worst season on record with more than 1000 active fires burning across the country . now, burning across the country. now, the lionesses say they're buoyed by the level of support ahead of tomorrow's world cup final. england take on spain...
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of people have been evacuated from the area as the fires burn in the hills and mountains above west kelownawinds are fanning the flames with the fire service warning the blaze could reach the outskirts of the city by the weekend. can canada is facing its worst season on record with more than 1000 active fires burning across the country . now, burning across the country. now, the lionesses say they're buoyed by the level of support ahead of tomorrow's world cup final. england take on spain playing to win the trophy for the very first time. lauren james, who served a two match suspension following her red card against nigeria , could start tomorrow. nigeria, could start tomorrow. manager sarina wiegman says it's the same as any other game. >> i never take anything for granted, but also now playing another finals. yeah, what i said is really special, but we're just preparing for a game and yes it is a final, but we don't do anything different than we do normally . meanwhile the we do normally. meanwhile the prince of wales has apologised for not being able to attend that final in person in a v
of people have been evacuated from the area as the fires burn in the hills and mountains above west kelownawinds are fanning the flames with the fire service warning the blaze could reach the outskirts of the city by the weekend. can canada is facing its worst season on record with more than 1000 active fires burning across the country . now, burning across the country. now, the lionesses say they're buoyed by the level of support ahead of tomorrow's world cup final. england take on spain...
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the fire has already destroyed several homes in the smaller community of west kelowna, with embers fromnite more structures. officials have urged the public to cancel all non—essential travel to the region. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire—affected areas throughout the central interior and south east in the coming days to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the residents of these areas do. to the north, yellowknife — the capital of canada's northwest territories — is now a ghost town. over two days, almost the entire population of 20,000 people were evacuated from their homes... ..leaving the city by road and air to escape a fire encroaching on their community. officials said it had been an extraordinary achievement to get everyone out. the fire, caused by lightning a month ago, is still threatening the city — although cooler conditions have slowed its progress. but gusty winds are forecast, and officials fear they could further propel the fire towards the city boundaries. siren wai
the fire has already destroyed several homes in the smaller community of west kelowna, with embers fromnite more structures. officials have urged the public to cancel all non—essential travel to the region. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire—affected areas throughout the central interior and south east in the coming days to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the residents of these areas...
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, mountains above west kelowna, strong winds are fanning the flames with the fire service warning the this weekend. canada is facing its worst season on record , with its worst season on record, with more than 1000 active fires burning across the country . the burning across the country. the manager of the lionesses says her team is buoyed by the level of support ahead of tomorrow's world cup final. england take on spain playing to win the trophy for the first time. manager sanna for the first time. manager sarina wiegman says the team has everything it needs to perform at the highest level. lauren james, who served a two match suspension following her red card against nigeria, could start tomorrow . ryan jobson, who start tomorrow. ryan jobson, who trained right back. lucy bronze has this message for her and the team . team. >> lucy what a girl you know, she's done very, very well. we're all very proud of it here in northumberland. we're all proud of all the lionesses they've done a marvellous job and, you know, like you said, to get into the world cup final is just unbelievable. we'
, mountains above west kelowna, strong winds are fanning the flames with the fire service warning the this weekend. canada is facing its worst season on record , with its worst season on record, with more than 1000 active fires burning across the country . the burning across the country. the manager of the lionesses says her team is buoyed by the level of support ahead of tomorrow's world cup final. england take on spain playing to win the trophy for the first time. manager sanna for the first...
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some people are being allowed back in but there are still people in kelowna west on the other side ofhe lake prohibited from going home. on the whole of canada, there have been at least 1000 wildfires this season, and that is far more than ever before. i spoke to the premier today of british columbia and he was in no doubt that the reason for this vast increase in wildfires across the region has basically to do with climate change, with man—made impact on the environment, not only flooding in the wet season but this is a fourth year in a row there has been an excessively dry season in the summer, and is part of canada. the authorities are in no doubt that climate change and the impact of humans on the environment has contributed to what we have seen here in the past week. what we have seen here in the past week-— what we have seen here in the past week. for the authorities, it has been _ past week. for the authorities, it has been overwhelming, - past week. for the authorities, it has been overwhelming, has| it has been overwhelming, has entered, and the have to think ahead because th
some people are being allowed back in but there are still people in kelowna west on the other side ofhe lake prohibited from going home. on the whole of canada, there have been at least 1000 wildfires this season, and that is far more than ever before. i spoke to the premier today of british columbia and he was in no doubt that the reason for this vast increase in wildfires across the region has basically to do with climate change, with man—made impact on the environment, not only flooding in...
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the town of kelowna to the west of vancouver is being threatened by an advancing inferno, the nearby fire to homes and buildings on the other side. don't travel to the region is the advice from the local authorities. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire affected areas throughout the central interior and south—east in the coming day, to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the residents of these areas do. further north, the town of yellowknife has been evacuated. 20,000 people leaving in just two days, a huge effort, and some spoke of the devastation they had driven through to escape. when we are driving, most of the high way site it is burned down, so all the trees are black. i think it's the internet lines, the poles are down, and we still see smokes coming out. with more gusty winds forecast, towns across the region are still under threat. in a country well prepared for dealing with forest fires, resources are stretched to the limit. specialist firefighters from overseas are arrivin
the town of kelowna to the west of vancouver is being threatened by an advancing inferno, the nearby fire to homes and buildings on the other side. don't travel to the region is the advice from the local authorities. at this time, we are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire affected areas throughout the central interior and south—east in the coming day, to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the residents of...
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the town of kelowna to the west of vancouver is being threatened by an advancing inferno, the nearbyrs across the water, setting fire to homes and buildings on the other side. don't travel to the region is the advice from the local authorities. that the region is the advice from the local authorities.— the region is the advice from the local authorities. at this time, we are strongly _ local authorities. at this time, we are strongly recommending - local authorities. at this time, we are strongly recommending that l are strongly recommending that people with plans to travel to fire affected areas throughout the central interior and south—east in the coming day, to cancel those plans. we need tourists and travellers to take this situation as seriously as the residents of these areas do. ., ., ., areas do. further north the town of yellowknife — areas do. further north the town of yellowknife has _ areas do. further north the town of yellowknife has been _ areas do. further north the town of yellowknife has been evacuated. i yellowknife has been evacuated. 20,000 people leaving injust
the town of kelowna to the west of vancouver is being threatened by an advancing inferno, the nearbyrs across the water, setting fire to homes and buildings on the other side. don't travel to the region is the advice from the local authorities. that the region is the advice from the local authorities.— the region is the advice from the local authorities. at this time, we are strongly _ local authorities. at this time, we are strongly recommending - local authorities. at this time, we are...
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this is a country under siege from wildfires — a separate blaze in the west threatening kelowna and britishpeed. there are more than 1000 active fires burning — half of them out of control. canada's worst ever wildfire season is showing no sign of letting up. peter bowes, bbc news. more than 4,000 people have been evacuated from tenerife, in the spanish canary islands, as wildfires burn out of control. the blaze is spreading through woodlands and ravines, making it difficult for firefighters to bring it under control. officials say this is the most complex fire on the island in a0 years. the barge intended to house 500 asylum seekers has appeared as a hoax listing on the travel website booking.com it describes the bibby stockholm as offering views of dorset�*s jurassic coast, and promises a continental breakfast. the listing has since been removed. the home office has confirmed the vessel is not available for public bookings. more than 700,000 households missed out on financial support from the government to help with their energy bills, according to age uk. the charity said it was mostly o
this is a country under siege from wildfires — a separate blaze in the west threatening kelowna and britishpeed. there are more than 1000 active fires burning — half of them out of control. canada's worst ever wildfire season is showing no sign of letting up. peter bowes, bbc news. more than 4,000 people have been evacuated from tenerife, in the spanish canary islands, as wildfires burn out of control. the blaze is spreading through woodlands and ravines, making it difficult for...