Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1922, Mark Hatfield, American soldier and politician, 29th Governor of Oregon (died 2011) was born. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
66 fires currently burning in the Northwest Territories, evacuation alert remains in place for Fort Simpson
Thousands of lightning strikes mean a very busy weekend, says N.W.T. fire. Fort Simpson fire remains main concern, as well as fire near the Alberta border that threatens the highway. High heat and the risk of dry lightning continues for the area around Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith and in the Sahtú and Dehcho.
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ArcaMax
· Jun 28, 2026
Colorado wildfires: Fire evacuates residents near Ouray in western Colorado
Just north of Ouray, roughly 130 miles from where the 28,000-acre Snyder Mesa fire was burning near the Colorado-Utah border, firefighters battled another blaze that forced evacuations on Saturday. The Gold Mountain fire sparked Saturday evening ...
The Watchers
· Jun 30, 2026
Out-of-control wildfires force evacuations in Wrigley and Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada
Wildfires burning in Canada's Northwest Territories prompted evacuation orders for the communities of Wrigley and Fort Simpson on June 28 and 29, 2026, as two lightning-caused fires remained out of control. The blaze threatening Fort Simpson had expanded to more than 8 900 ha (21 992 acres) by June 29, while more than 62 000 ha (153 209 acres) had burned across the territory. Source
Off The Press
· Jun 21, 2026
Out-of-control Utah wildfire threatening structures, prompting evacuations
Mandatory evacuations are underway for hundreds of people on Sunday in a central Utah town being threatened by a wind-driven, out-of-control wildfire, officials said. The Iron Fire is burning in Juab County, about 28 miles southwest of Provo, and officials said on Sunday that flames are bearing down on Eureka, Utah, a small town in []...Click to read more
Canada's National Observer
· Jul 8, 2026
Growing BC wildfire closes Highway 1 as more evacuation alerts issued
A growing wildfire in British Columbia's Fraser Canyon has forced further evacuation alerts and the closure of a stretch of the Trans-Canada Highway.
UPI
· Jun 27, 2026
Utah warns southwest region residents of 'rapid fire spread'
Utah warns southwest region residents of 'rapid fire spread'
The Standard
· Jul 3, 2026
Tottenham fire: Huge blaze rages at Jaguar Land Rover service centre as 100 firefighters battle flames
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Related coverage for "66 fires currently burning in the Northwest Territories, evacuation alert remains in place for Fort Simpson": ArcaMax — Colorado wildfires: Fire evacuates residents near Ouray in western Colorado. The Watchers — Out-of-control wildfires force evacuations in Wrigley and Fort Simpson, Northwest Territories, Canada. Off The Press — Out-of-control Utah wildfire threatening structures, prompting evacuations. Canada's National Observer — Growing BC wildfire closes Highway 1 as more evacuation alerts issued. UPI — Utah warns southwest region residents of 'rapid fire spread'. The Standard — Tottenham fire: Huge blaze rages at Jaguar Land Rover service centre as 100 firefighters battle flames