2 tornadoes formed northeast of Edmonton this week
The Northern Tornado Project has confirmed two tornadoes formed northeast of Edmonton during a storm on Monday.
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Wildfire on Vancouver Island continues to grow
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Early morning house fire on Flora Avenue under investigation
Firefighters brought a house fire under control Monday morning in the 600 block of Flora Avenue. In a media release, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service said crews responded to reports of smoke at 6:44 a.m. Upon arrival, they found smoke coming from the home. The fire was declared under control at 7:26 a.m. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Damage estimates were not available.
