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Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms

Fire threat eases near Canada's oil sands hub, but a long, hot summer looms

The threat of a wildfire near Canada’s oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, Alberta, appeared to be easing Wednesday, a day after thousands of residents were forced to evacuate their homes in the city of 68,000.
by The Associated Press

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8 dead, at least 40 injured as farmworkers’ bus overturns in central Florida

The bus was transporting 53 farmworkers on Tuesday morning when it collided with a truck and swerved off a road in Marion County, north of Orlando, authorities say. The bus crashed through a fence and ended up on its side in a field.
by The Associated Press

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Town prepares for possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

Town prepares for possible 'last stand' as wildfires rage across Western Canada

A fire expert is warning that an intense wildfire could hit a town in western Canada, based on forecasts of strong winds that have been fueling the out-of-control blaze, which has already forced the evacuation of thousands.
by The Associated Press

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2 killed in house explosion in Mille Lacs County

Authorities say two people died when a house exploded early Tuesday in Mille Lacs County, north of Princeton.
by MPR News Staff

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Three killed, three seriously injured in central Minnesota crash

Three people died and three others were critically injured in a head-on crash early Sunday in central Minnesota. The State Patrol said the crash may have involved drunken driving.
by MPR News Staff

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Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa

Tornadoes collapse buildings and level homes in Nebraska and Iowa

Some injuries have been reported but there were no immediate reports that anyone was killed in the Friday storms. The National Weather Service forecast for Saturday is ominous, with tornado watches across parts of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas.
by The Associated Press

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How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

Drought, strong winds, warmer temperatures and a dry winter have created perfect conditions for a dangerous wildfire season — both here in Minnesota and across the border in Canada. Last summer, heavy smoke drifted south into Minnesota, causing a record number of air quality alerts.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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