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Northern Ontario wildfires trigger evacuations and closures

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Nearly 200 wildfires burned across Ontario on July 15, with most fires concentrated in the north. Provincial data showed 183 active fires at 3 p.m. The Northwest Fire Region reported 136 fires by evening, including 63 that remained uncontrolled. Crews...
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Beijing issues wind and sandstorm alerts as air worsens

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BEIJING: Strong winds and blowing sand pushed air pollution higher in China’s capital over the weekend, with city meteorological authorities reporting a sharp rise in PM10, the coarse particulate matter closely associated with dust events. The citywide average PM10 concentration reached 175...