Stay safe. Thanks for the reply.
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The gear most volunteer fire departments have is not designed for wildfires, but for the calls they usually take. It can keep flames and smoke out during a house fire, but isn't breathable or nimble when trekking through the woods in summer heat. #Newfoundland #wildfires www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
'Like wearing a snowsuit in summer': Volunteer firefighters face hurdles without wildfire gear | CBC News
A pair of volunteer fire chiefs in Newfoundland say smaller departments are not well equipped to battle forest fires, as the province deals with more than double the average number of wildfires this y...
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The rain is having a little performance anxiety. Completely understandable given the pressure and how many are watching. #nlwx
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In what part of the province are you, Kevin?
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Police in Newfoundland are investigating multiple suspicious brush fires in downtown St. Johnβs believed to be intentionally set by one person, as three out-of-control wildfires continue to burn across the Avalon Peninsula. My story: youtu.be/dCZrPKVoGiw
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I am honoured and thankful to tell you that my memoir, Openly Karl (@BreakwaterBooksLtd.) has ranked as the #2 Best Selling NL book at Chapters, Indigo, Coles stores for July 2025. Thank you Newfoundland and Labrador!
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Deep in Newfoundland & Labradorβs remote forests, this fire burned unseen by most, except from space.
You can see just how far the smoke stretches out!
Kingston Fire, Canada - Aug 13, 2025 Map: soar.earth/satellites/s... [5/6]π§΅
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Off-road vehicle ban implemented TODAY for forested areas in N.L. Ban to remain in place until at least Aug. 17. #wildfires www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
ATVs temporarily banned from forested areas in N.L., says premier | CBC News
In the face of wildfires and finite resources, Premier John Hogan says off-road vehicles, such as ATVs, are banned from forested areas until at least Aug. 17.
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National Guard starts patrolling Washington, D.C., streets #uspoli www.cbc.ca/news/world/t...
National Guard starts patrolling Washington, D.C., streets | CBC News
The new picture of law enforcement in the U.S. capital began taking shape Tuesday as some of the 800 U.S. National Guard members deployed by the Trump administration began arriving.
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Still lots to do in Gros Morne National Park, but NOT backcountry hiking or camping. That includes hiking to the summit of Gros Morne Mountain. The closure is due to limited availability of emergency resources due to the wildfire situation in NL. Details here: parks.canada.ca/pn-np/nl/gro...