The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/08/09 at 21:00 EDT

Episode Date: August 10, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/08/09 at 21:00 EDT

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I'm Riley Leachuk. From a spark to a serious fire in a matter of minutes. Canadian officials say that is the risk this year already the second worst wildfire season on record. The CBC's Philip Lyshanock has a look at what's burning and what's in danger starting in Newfoundland. Obviously some great news yesterday as people were able to return home. But it's not all good, says Premier. John Hogan, conditions on the other side of Conception Bay are getting worse. An evacuation order has now been issued for Burnt Point, Gull Island, and Northern Bay

because the active wildfire burning in the area was becoming unpredictably dangerous due to weather conditions. Ground crews that were working on the Kingston fire have been removed due to safety concerns. Hogan also declared a regional state of emergency for the entire Beta Vard Peninsula. In New Brunswick, wildfires continue to burn near Miramashie. The province has closed forested crown lands and is asking everyone to stay out of the woods. Across the country, there are more than 700 fires burning. Most are in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The firefighting system has been maxed out since late May.

Philip Lichanak, CBC News, Toronto. To Vancouver Island now the Wesley Ridge fire remains out of control. Madison Dull is a fire information officer. Last night, fire activity was once again minimal and located to remote terrain. Again, today, we're expecting to see sun with a high of 26 degrees Celsius and a relative humidity of 40 to 45%. Winds will be from the north-northwest at 10 to 15 kilometers an hour, with a potential for gusts this afternoon as high as 30 kilometers an hour. These hot and dry conditions are expected to persist over the next few days. Dahl says smoke from the fire will continue to cause air quality problems.

Nearly 200 people are fighting the fire with helicopters and heavy equipment. And in Spain. Wildfires are raging west of Madrid. Fire services and military emergency services have been deployed to fight the flames. Train lines have been disrupted and residential areas have been evacuated. To some other news now, the United Nations Security Council is taking the rare step of holding a weekend session after Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City. The meeting comes amid widespread condemnation of the Netanyahu government's decision to expand its war against Hamas. Kate Fisher reports.

The plan approved by the Israeli security cabinet sparked a wave of criticism from within Israel and around the world. At the United Nations, Secretary General Antonio Guterres described it as a dangerous escalation that risks deepening the already catastrophic consequences for millions of Palestinians. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said it will not improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza or save the hostages. European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen said it must be reconsidered. The foreign ministers of Australia, Germany, Italy, New Zealand and the UK said in a joint statement that the plans risk violating international humanitarian law. Yet tomorrow's UN Security Council session is unlikely to produce any resolution

or even a joint statement, as the US will likely block one. Kate Fisher for CBC News, Washington. In Tel Aviv, thousands of Israelis have taken over the roads. They're protesting their government's decision to expand its military operations in Gaza. The protesters fear that will result in the murders of any hostages still alive. There are 50 Israeli hostages still held in Gaza. Israeli officials believe 20 are still alive. Most of those freed so far were released under ceasefire agreements.

And in New York early this morning, Three people were hurt, were shot at Times Square. The wounded were taken to hospital for treatment and are now in stable condition. A 17-year-old boy was arrested and the gun used was recovered. So far, no charges have been announced. And that is your world this hour for CBC News. I'm Riley Lechuk. Thank you.