New Zealand: Fire Breaks Out at Abilities Group Recycling Depot in Auckland 2

A large fire erupted at the Abilities Group Recycling Depot in Auckland's Wairau Valley on Thursday, April 23, around 5:24 p.m., sending dark smoke across the suburbs. According to reports, batteries burning inside the facility fueled the fire, prompting authorities to issue a "stay inside" warning.

Sawmill - Canada

Sawmill - Canada

In an aerial view, logs are seen stacked at Gorman Brothers Lumber sawmill, in West Kelowna, BC, Canada, on Friday, April 4, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sawmill - Canada

Sawmill - Canada

In an aerial view, logs are seen stacked at Gorman Brothers Lumber sawmill, in West Kelowna, BC, Canada, on Friday, April 4, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sawmill - Canada

Sawmill - Canada

In an aerial view, logs are seen stacked at Gorman Brothers Lumber sawmill, in West Kelowna, BC, Canada, on Friday, April 4, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sawmill - Canada

Sawmill - Canada

In an aerial view, logs are seen stacked at Gorman Brothers Lumber sawmill, in West Kelowna, BC, Canada, on Friday, April 4, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Sawmill - Canada

Sawmill - Canada

In an aerial view, logs are seen stacked at Gorman Brothers Lumber sawmill, in West Kelowna, BC, Canada, on Friday, April 4, 2025. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Festival - Vancouver

Fire Festival - Vancouver

A girl leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 18, 2025. The local Iranian community participated in the fire festival on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Festival - Vancouver

Fire Festival - Vancouver

A man leaps over a bonfire with his child during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 18, 2025. The local Iranian community participated in the fire festival on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Festival - Vancouver

Fire Festival - Vancouver

People leap over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 18, 2025. The local Iranian community participated in the fire festival on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Festival - Vancouver

Fire Festival - Vancouver

People leap over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 18, 2025. The local Iranian community participated in the fire festival on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fire Festival - Vancouver

Fire Festival - Vancouver

A woman leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, March 18, 2025. The local Iranian community participated in the fire festival on Tuesday to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, which falls on March 20 this year. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Fog Shrouds The Downtown Skyline - Vancouver

Fog Shrouds The Downtown Skyline - Vancouver

People are silhouetted as they view and photograph fog shrouding the Vancouver area, from Cypress Mountain in West Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rains And Flooding On B.C. Election Day 6

An atmospheric river struck British Columbia on provincial election day, Saturday, October 19, bringing heavy rain. It caused flooding, road closures, power outages, and the temporary closure of polling stations in parts of the region.

Canada: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rains And Flooding On B.C. Election Day 5

An atmospheric river struck British Columbia on provincial election day, Saturday, October 19, bringing heavy rain. It caused flooding, road closures, power outages, and the temporary closure of polling stations in parts of the region.

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

People look at debris after an explosion from a fire on West 41st Avenue in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

A crane lays across West 41st Avenue after a collapse as Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spray an ongoing fire in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spray an ongoing fire in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The fire resulted in an explosion and a crane collapsing over a roadway. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

A crane lays across West 41st Avenue after a collapse as Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spray an ongoing fire in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Debris is littered on the bed of a truck after an explosion from a fire on West 41st Avenue in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

A crane lays across West 41st Avenue after a collapse as Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spray an ongoing fire in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

Crane Collapses As Fire Crews Battle Multiple Blazes - Vancouver

A crane lays across West 41st Avenue after a collapse as Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services spray an ongoing fire in Vancouver, BC, Canada on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. An out-of-control fire destroyed an apartment building under construction in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood on Tuesday and then spread to several nearby homes, totally engulfing one of them. The blaze was so intense it caused a construction crane to crash down across West 41st Avenue, taking out trolley lines and power lines and leading to power outages south of the road. Thick plumes of smoke and large chunks of burning embers drifted west, east and north across the surrounding blocks. Photo by Ethan Cairns/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People leap over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People leap over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People leap over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(240313) -- VANCOUVER, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A girl leaps over a bonfire during a fire festival at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 12, 2024. The festival was held by the local Iranian community to celebrate the upcoming Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-EXTREME COLD WEATHER

CANADA-VANCOUVER-EXTREME COLD WEATHER

(240113) -- VANCOUVER, Jan. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians walk on the frozen pavement at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Jan. 12, 2024. Environment Canada issued weather warnings, statements and watches in every province and territory across the country on Friday morning. Extreme cold is an issue on the West Coast, in the Prairies and in northern Canada, where it may feel as cold as minus 55 Celsius, CTV News reported. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-EXTREME COLD WEATHER

CANADA-VANCOUVER-EXTREME COLD WEATHER

(240113) -- VANCOUVER, Jan. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pedestrians walk on the frozen pavement at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Jan. 12, 2024. Environment Canada issued weather warnings, statements and watches in every province and territory across the country on Friday morning. Extreme cold is an issue on the West Coast, in the Prairies and in northern Canada, where it may feel as cold as minus 55 Celsius, CTV News reported. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-EXTREME COLD WEATHER

CANADA-VANCOUVER-EXTREME COLD WEATHER

(240113) -- VANCOUVER, Jan. 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A pedestrian walks on the frozen pavement at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on Jan. 12, 2024. Environment Canada issued weather warnings, statements and watches in every province and territory across the country on Friday morning. Extreme cold is an issue on the West Coast, in the Prairies and in northern Canada, where it may feel as cold as minus 55 Celsius, CTV News reported. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

Smoke from the McDougall Creek fire is seen over Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Provincial officials warned Thursday the next 48 hours could be the most challenging during B.C.’s record-breaking fire season that has killed two firefighters and burned an area equal to half the size of Vancouver Island. Photo by Joe O'Connal/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

Smoke from the McDougall Creek fire is seen over Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Provincial officials warned Thursday the next 48 hours could be the most challenging during B.C.’s record-breaking fire season that has killed two firefighters and burned an area equal to half the size of Vancouver Island. Photo by Joe O'Connal/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

Smoke from the McDougall Creek fire is seen over Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Provincial officials warned Thursday the next 48 hours could be the most challenging during B.C.’s record-breaking fire season that has killed two firefighters and burned an area equal to half the size of Vancouver Island. Photo by Joe O'Connal/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

Smoke from the McDougall Creek fire is seen over Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Provincial officials warned Thursday the next 48 hours could be the most challenging during B.C.’s record-breaking fire season that has killed two firefighters and burned an area equal to half the size of Vancouver Island. Photo by Joe O'Connal/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

West Kelowna Declares State Of Emergency Over Encroaching Wildfire - Canada

Smoke from the McDougall Creek fire is seen over Okanagan Lake from Kelowna, B.C., Canada, on Thursday, August 17, 2023. Provincial officials warned Thursday the next 48 hours could be the most challenging during B.C.’s record-breaking fire season that has killed two firefighters and burned an area equal to half the size of Vancouver Island. Photo by Joe O'Connal/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman helps a girl leap over a bonfire with the help of her parent during the fire festival in celebration of Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A boy leaps over a bonfire during the fire festival in celebration of Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman leaps over a bonfire during the fire festival in celebration of Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child leaps over a bonfire during the fire festival in celebration of Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman helps a boy leap over a bonfire with the help of his parent during the fire festival celebrating Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

CANADA-VANCOUVER-NOWRUZ-FIRE FESTIVAL

(230315) -- VANCOUVER, March 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People help a young girl leap over a bonfire during the fire festival in celebration of Nowruz at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on March 14, 2023. The Persian New Year, or Nowruz, is celebrated by Canada's Iranian community with a concert, fires, and festivities in mid-March each year. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

British woman adventurer confirmed safe after SOS call

British woman adventurer confirmed safe after SOS call

SENDAI, Japan - British adventurer Sarah Outen sets out for Vancouver from a port in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture, on May 13, 2012, in her boat Gulliver. The Japan Coast Guard said on June 7 it had confirmed Outen is safe after receiving an SOS call from her during her solo rowing voyage from the east cost of Japan to the west coast of Canada.

Olympic medalists in women's ski cross

Olympic medalists in women's ski cross

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - (From L) Hedda Berntsen of Norway, Ashleigh McIvor of Canada and Marion Josserand of France celebrate after winning silver, gold and bronze, respectively, in the women's freestyle ski cross, a new Winter Olympic sport, at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver on Feb. 23, 2010.

McIvor claims 1st Olympic ski cross title

McIvor claims 1st Olympic ski cross title

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Canada's Ashleigh McIvor skis to victory and the gold medal in the women's freestyle ski cross event in the Winter Olympics at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, on Feb. 23, 2010. McIvor became the first woman to take the title in the new Olympic event.

McIvor claims 1st title in Olympic ski cross

McIvor claims 1st title in Olympic ski cross

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Canada's Ashleigh McIvor competes to win the women's freestyle ski cross event in the Winter Olympics at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver on Feb. 23, 2010. McIvor became the first woman to claim the gold medal in the new Olympic event.

McIvor claims 1st Olympic ski cross title

McIvor claims 1st Olympic ski cross title

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Canada's Ashleigh McIvor kisses her skis after winning the gold medal in the women's freestyle ski cross event in the Winter Olympics at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, on Feb. 23, 2010. McIvor became the first woman to take the title in the new Olympic event.

Switzerland's Schmid wins freestyle men's ski cross

Switzerland's Schmid wins freestyle men's ski cross

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Switzerland's Michael Schmid (R) celebrates after crossing the finishing line to win the gold medal in the men's freestyle ski cross event in the Winter Olympics at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, on Feb. 21, 2010. Schmid won the first ever Olympic gold in the event, which made its debut at the Vancouver Games.

Switzerland's Schmid wins gold in freestyle ski cross

Switzerland's Schmid wins gold in freestyle ski cross

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - Michael Schmid of Switzerland celebrates winning the gold medal in the men's freestyle ski cross event in the Winter Olympics at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, on Feb. 21, 2010. Schmid won the first ever Olympic gold in the event, which made its debut at the Vancouver Games.

Switzerland's Schmid wins gold in freestyle ski cross

Switzerland's Schmid wins gold in freestyle ski cross

CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, Canada - (From L to R) Andreas Matt of Austria, Michael Schmid of Switzerland, and Audun Groenvold of Norway celebrate after winning the silver, gold and bronze medals, respectively, in the men's freestyle ski cross event, which made its Olympic debut at the Vancouver Winter Olympic Games at Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, on Feb. 21, 2010.