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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Heavy rainfall that triggered floods in Pakistan in recent weeks , killing hundreds of people, was worsened by human-caused climate change, according to a new study.

WASHINGTON — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew accused a group of Republicans of throwing a "timber tantrum" and playing "political games" after they called out Canada over wildfires sending smoke billowing across the international border into their states.

PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan safety officials say wet weather is expected to help in the fight against wildfires in northwest Saskatchewan.

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ST. JOHN'S — Hundreds of people from several communities in Newfoundland have been ordered to evacuate their homes and businesses as six wildfires continued to burn Wednesday, half of them out of control.

NEW YORK (AP) — The toll of wildfires is usually counted in acres burnt, property destroyed and lives lost to smoke and flames.

The north-central part of the Prairies remains under a series of air-quality warnings. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke is contributing to the region's very poor air quality and could cause reduced visibility today.

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Rescuers were scouring a devastated Himalayan village in northern India to find dozens of missing people, a day after flash floods killed at least four people and left many others trapped under debris, officials said Wednesday.

Vancouver Island photographer Colby Rex O'Neill has had restless nights as a wildfire burns less than a kilometre from his home.

VANCOUVER — The BC Wildfire Service is warning about AI-generated images spreading misinformation and uncertainty during fire season, citing fake images being shared on social media that seemingly depict recent blazes.