US EditionU.S. Ambassador Says Wildfires Offer a Reminder of Countries’ Shared Challenges
CANADA, AUG 5 – More than 800 U.S. firefighters join Canada’s battle against nearly 750 active wildfires amid a severe season fueled by hot, dry weather and extensive lightning strikes, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. envoy to Canada, noted that the wildfires currently affecting Canada underscore the common challenges faced by both nations.
- The wildfires resulted from recent hot, dry weather and thunderstorms producing over 67,000 lightning strikes, causing nearly 750 active fires nationwide.
- These wildfires have led to evacuations, including a complete evacuation of a First Nation community in northern Manitoba near Nelson House, and have also caused damage to buildings in parts of Newfoundland.
- Hoekstra expressed gratitude for Canada's support during the devastating California wildfires earlier this year and affirmed the U.S.'s dedication to assisting Canada now, highlighting the efforts of over 800 American firefighters currently aiding in Canadian wildfire response.
- He highlighted that the wildfires demonstrate the critical need for collaboration between the U.S. and Canada to safeguard people, local populations, and environmental resources during increasingly severe fire seasons.
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US ambassador says Canadian wildfires a shared challenge
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Tuesday that Canada's recent wildfires offer a "stark reminder" of the countries' shared challenges. In a statement shared by the U.S. Embassy, Hoekstra said the fires also show the importance of the two countries working together.
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U.S. ambassador says wildfires offer a reminder of countries' shared challenges
OTTAWA — U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra said Tuesday that Canada's recent wildfires offer a "stark reminder" of the countries' shared challenges. In a statement shared by the U.S.
OTTAWA—The U.S. Ambassador to Canada, Pete Hoekstra, said on Tuesday that the recent forest fires in Canada are a "sharp reminder" of the challenges common to both countries. In a statement shared by the U.S. Embassy, Mr. Hoekstra said that these fires also illustrate the importance of collaboration between the two countries. Mr. Hoekstra said that "fier" of the more than 800 U.S. firefighters who assist Canada during the forest fires season. He…
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