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Canada: Wildfire Smoke Sparks Air Quality Warnings Across Nova Scotia

Smoke from the Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, is affecting air quality across much of the province, including Halifax, Lunenburg, Kings, and Hants counties. Environment Canada has issued warnings, noting that smoke can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat, and pose health risks for the elderly, children, pregnant people, and those with chronic conditions. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities as smoke levels fluctuate with changing winds.

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US: Brush Fire Burns 10 Acres in Antioch, California, Prompts Health Advisory

A three-alarm brush fire known as the Willow Fire broke out in Antioch, California, on Tuesday, July 15, burning at least 10 acres near Oakley Road and Willow Avenue. Thick black smoke spread across the area, prompting Contra Costa County officials to issue a public health advisory at 5:45 p.m. for nearby communities. By around 6 p.m., firefighters managed to contain the fire's perimeter, and the advisory was lifted at 8 p.m. No serious injuries were reported.

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Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 5

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

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Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 2

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

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Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 3

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

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Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily 4

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

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Italy: Mount Etna Erupts, Spewing Smoke and Ash Over Sicily

Mount Etna erupted in Sicily, Italy, spewing smoke and ash on Monday, June 2. The Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre warned that the volcanic ash plume could reach approximately 6,400 meters.

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Iceland: State Of Emergency Declared Due To New Volcanic Eruption

A new volcano erupted on Thursday, August 22, outside the town of Grindavík in southwestern Iceland, prompting a state of emergency to be declared. Roads were closed, and several areas, including the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, were forced to evacuate due to plumes of toxic gas.

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US: Lightning-Caused Grove Fire Burns 900 Acres In Dodge Valley Area Of California 2

A brush fire, dubbed Grove Fire, erupted in the Dodge Valley area of California on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, due to lightning. The blaze grew to 900 acres by Thursday evening. A smoke advisory for communities south of Oak Grove was issued and residents there were advised to limit physical activity outdoors.

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US: Lightning-Caused Grove Fire Burns 900 Acres In Dodge Valley Area Of California

A brush fire, dubbed Grove Fire, erupted in the Dodge Valley area of California on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, due to lightning. The blaze grew to 900 acres by Thursday evening. A smoke advisory for communities south of Oak Grove was issued and residents there were advised to limit physical activity outdoors.

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US: Lightning-Caused Grove Fire Burns 900 Acres In Dodge Valley Area Of California 3

A brush fire, dubbed Grove Fire, erupted in the Dodge Valley area of California on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, due to lightning. The blaze grew to 900 acres by Thursday evening. A smoke advisory for communities south of Oak Grove was issued and residents there were advised to limit physical activity outdoors.

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Italy: Etna Spews Tall Plume Of Volcanic Ash During July 23 Eruption, Airport Closed 3

Etna erupted on early Tuesday, July 23, spewing a tall plume of volcanic ash. The airport in Catania was closed due to the eruption at Etna’s Voragine crater that produced an ash column more than 4 km above sea level.

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Italy: Etna Spews Tall Plume Of Volcanic Ash During July 23 Eruption, Airport Closed 2

Etna erupted on early Tuesday, July 23, spewing a tall plume of volcanic ash. The airport in Catania was closed due to the eruption at Etna’s Voragine crater that produced an ash column more than 4 km above sea level.

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Italy: Etna Spews Tall Plume Of Volcanic Ash During July 23 Eruption, Airport Closed

Etna erupted on early Tuesday, July 23, spewing a tall plume of volcanic ash. The airport in Catania was closed due to the eruption at Etna’s Voragine crater that produced an ash column more than 4 km above sea level.

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Australia: Chemical Explosion Sparks Factory Fire In Derrimut, Melbourne 6

A massive factory fire broke out following a large chemical explosion in Derrimut, west of Melbourne, on Wednesday, July 10. Residents were advised to take shelter immediately, told to stay indoors and close all external doors and windows as toxic smoke spread throughout the area. This is a developing story as of writing.

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Australia: Chemical Explosion Sparks Factory Fire In Derrimut, Melbourne 5

A massive factory fire broke out following a large chemical explosion in Derrimut, west of Melbourne, on Wednesday, July 10. Residents were advised to take shelter immediately, told to stay indoors and close all external doors and windows as toxic smoke spread throughout the area. This is a developing story as of writing.

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Australia: Chemical Explosion Sparks Factory Fire In Derrimut, Melbourne 7

A massive factory fire broke out following a large chemical explosion in Derrimut, west of Melbourne, on Wednesday, July 10. Residents were advised to take shelter immediately, told to stay indoors and close all external doors and windows as toxic smoke spread throughout the area. This is a developing story as of writing.

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Australia: Chemical Explosion Sparks Factory Fire In Derrimut, Melbourne 4

A massive factory fire broke out following a large chemical explosion in Derrimut, west of Melbourne, on Wednesday, July 10. Residents were advised to take shelter immediately, told to stay indoors and close all external doors and windows as toxic smoke spread throughout the area. This is a developing story as of writing.

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Australia: Chemical Explosion Sparks Factory Fire In Derrimut, Melbourne 3

A massive factory fire broke out following a large chemical explosion in Derrimut, western Melbourne, on Wednesday, July 10. Residents were advised to take shelter immediately, told to stay indoors and close all external doors and windows as toxic smoke spread throughout the area. This is a developing story as of writing.

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Australia: Chemical Explosion Sparks Factory Fire In Derrimut, Melbourne

A massive factory fire broke out following a large chemical explosion in Derrimut, western Melbourne, on Wednesday, July 10. Residents were advised to take shelter immediately, told to stay indoors and close all external doors and windows as toxic smoke spread throughout the area. This is a developing story as of writing.

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Australia: Chemical Explosion Sparks Factory Fire In Derrimut, Melbourne 2

A massive factory fire broke out following a large chemical explosion in Derrimut, western Melbourne, on Wednesday, July 10. Residents were advised to take shelter immediately, told to stay indoors and close all external doors and windows as toxic smoke spread throughout the area. This is a developing story as of writing.

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Iceland: Grindavik Volcano New Eruption

A volcano in southwestern Iceland, near the famous Blue Lagoon, erupted for the fifth time since December on Wednesday, May 29. Authorities declared a state of emergency, but air traffic was not significantly affected, and flights continued as usual at Reykjavik’s Keflavik airport. This video, filmed on Thursday, shows lava covering a road in Grindavik.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 6

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 8

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 7

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 9

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 10

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Spewing Huge Plumes Of Smoke And Lava 5

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023. This video filmed by British Ambassador to Iceland Dr. Bryony Mathew from an airplane departing from Reykjavik on Thursday morning shows the erupting volcano.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Sending Huge Plumes Of Smoke 3

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Sending Huge Plumes Of Smoke 2

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

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Iceland: Volcano Erupts For 3rd Time Since December, Sending Huge Plumes Of Smoke 4

A volcano system on a mountain ridge on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland erupted on Thursday morning, February 8. Blue Lagoon, the nearby popular geothermal spa site was evacuated. It was the 3rd volcano eruption since December 2023.

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-WILDFIRE-AIR QUALITY

(230827) -- VANCOUVER, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Buildings are shrouded in haze in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 26, 2023. The Metro Vancouver continued an air quality advisory for the metro Vancouver region on Saturday due to high concentration of fine particulate matter caused by smoke from wildfires spreading across British Columbia. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-WILDFIRE-AIR QUALITY

(230827) -- VANCOUVER, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A citizen wearing a face mask is seen at the waterfront in haze in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 26, 2023. The Metro Vancouver continued an air quality advisory for the metro Vancouver region on Saturday due to high concentration of fine particulate matter caused by smoke from wildfires spreading across British Columbia. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-WILDFIRE-AIR QUALITY

(230827) -- VANCOUVER, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man is seen with buildings shrouded in haze in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 26, 2023. The Metro Vancouver continued an air quality advisory for the metro Vancouver region on Saturday due to high concentration of fine particulate matter caused by smoke from wildfires spreading across British Columbia. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-WILDFIRE-AIR QUALITY

(230827) -- VANCOUVER, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather at the waterfront in haze in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 26, 2023. The Metro Vancouver continued an air quality advisory for the metro Vancouver region on Saturday due to high concentration of fine particulate matter caused by smoke from wildfires spreading across British Columbia. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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CANADA-VANCOUVER-WILDFIRE-AIR QUALITY

(230827) -- VANCOUVER, Aug. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People gather at the waterfront in haze in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Aug. 26, 2023. The Metro Vancouver continued an air quality advisory for the metro Vancouver region on Saturday due to high concentration of fine particulate matter caused by smoke from wildfires spreading across British Columbia. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

(230701) -- NEW YORK, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Buildings are blanketed in haze from Canadian wildfires in New York, the United States, on June 30, 2023. Much of New York State will continue to be under air quality health advisory on Saturday, according to a release on Friday by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The whole state has been under the advisory from Wednesday to Friday due to impacts of haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality was ranked as unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups on Friday with air quality index (AQI) value topping 160 in New York City. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

(230701) -- NEW YORK, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man wearing a face mask takes a walk in a park as the skyline of Manhattan is blanketed in haze from Canadian wildfires, in New York, the United States, on June 30, 2023. Much of New York State will continue to be under air quality health advisory on Saturday, according to a release on Friday by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The whole state has been under the advisory from Wednesday to Friday due to impacts of haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality was ranked as unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups on Friday with air quality index (AQI) value topping 160 in New York City. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

(230701) -- NEW YORK, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The skyline of Manhattan is blanketed in haze from Canadian wildfires, in New York, the United States, on June 30, 2023. Much of New York State will continue to be under air quality health advisory on Saturday, according to a release on Friday by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The whole state has been under the advisory from Wednesday to Friday due to impacts of haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality was ranked as unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups on Friday with air quality index (AQI) value topping 160 in New York City. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-CANADIAN WILDFIRES-AIR POLLUTION

(230701) -- NEW YORK, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The skyline of Manhattan is blanketed in haze from Canadian wildfires, in New York, the United States, on June 30, 2023. Much of New York State will continue to be under air quality health advisory on Saturday, according to a release on Friday by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The whole state has been under the advisory from Wednesday to Friday due to impacts of haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires. The air quality was ranked as unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups on Friday with air quality index (AQI) value topping 160 in New York City. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)

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U.S.-NEW YORK-AIR QUALITY ALERT

(230607) -- NEW YORK, June 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The combo photo shows wildfire smoke from Canada shrouding New York, the United States, on June 7, 2023 (Top) and the Manhattan skyline at sunset in New York, on May 21, 2023 (Bottom). Central and eastern areas of New York state will come under an air quality health advisory on June 7 as air quality worsens amid wildfires in Canada, according to the New York state government. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

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Plant fire nearly extinguished, evacuees return home

NOBEOKA, Japan - A trail of smoke is still seen rising at the nylon fiber plant of Asahi Kasei Corp. in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, on March 13 after firefighters nearly extinguished the fire, which broke out on March 12. City officials lifted an evacuation advisory on 9,407 local residents around the plant.

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Plant fire nearly extinguished, evacuees return home

NOBEOKA, Japan - A trail of smoke is still seen rising at the nylon fiber plant of Asahi Kasei Corp. in Nobeoka, Miyazaki Prefecture, on March 13 after firefighters nearly extinguished the fire, which broke out on March 12. City officials lifted an evacuation advisory on 9,407 local residents around the plant.

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Fire engulfs 140 buildings in Niigata Prefecture

A huge cloud of smoke is seen near JR Itoigawa Station (R) in the city of Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast, on Dec. 22, 2016, after a fire broke out at a Chinese restraint at 10:30 a.m. The fire had engulfed around 140 houses and stores in strong winds by late afternoon, prompting the municipal government to issue an evacuation advisory for residents. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fire engulfs 140 buildings in Niigata Prefecture

A huge cloud of smoke is seen near JR Itoigawa Station (back in R) in the city of Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast, on Dec. 22, 2016, after a fire broke out at a Chinese restraint at 10:30 a.m. The fire had engulfed around 140 houses and stores in strong winds by late afternoon, prompting the municipal government to issue an evacuation advisory for residents. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fire engulfs 140 buildings in Niigata Prefecture

A huge cloud of smoke continues to rise from a fire engulfing houses and stores in the city of Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast, on Dec. 22, 2016. A fire broke out at a Chinese restaurant at 10:30 a.m. and had destroyed around 140 houses and stores amid strong winds by late afternoon, prompting the municipal government to issue an evacuation advisory for residents. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fire engulfs 140 buildings in Niigata Prefecture

A huge cloud of smoke continues to rise from a fire engulfing houses and stores in the city of Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast, on Dec. 22, 2016. A fire broke out at a Chinese restaurant at 10:30 a.m. and had destroyed around 140 houses and stores amid strong winds by late afternoon, prompting the municipal government to issue an evacuation advisory for residents. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fire engulfs 140 buildings in Niigata Prefecture

A huge cloud of smoke is seen near JR Itoigawa Station (front) in the city of Itoigawa in Niigata Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan coast, on Dec. 22, 2018, after a fire broke out at a Chinese restraint at 10:30 a.m. The fire had engulfed around 140 houses and stores in strong winds by late afternoon, prompting the municipal government to issue an evacuation advisory for residents. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo