{"podcast":{"title":"Montreal News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","podcast_index_feed_id":7589889,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-riverside-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-riverside-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1422,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Montreal News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Montreal with fast, focused updates on local news, politics, business, culture, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across Montreal. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, city trends, and essential headlines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Montreal News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-13T20:18:58.711109+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889"},"episode":{"title":"Le Porge Left Burning Alone | Montreal News","slug":"le-porge-left-burning-alone-montreal-news","published_at":"2026-07-31T08:19:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/le-porge-left-burning-alone-montreal-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/866fdd9a35095cde","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/78d3f91a-22e2-49c7-9be8-b2048c061dfa.mp3","summary":"In southwest France, wildfires have left entire communities in ruins—Le Porge, in particular, is still uninhabitable after losing 183 homes. Over 220,000 people were evacuated, with 84,000 now returning, but many feel abandoned, forced to defend their homes with garden hoses and no official help. Residents describe terrifying scenes of sparks raining down and forests igniting instantly, while firefighters battled extreme heat and inadequate resources. Warning systems failed—some only heard alarms from neighbors’ horns. Though smaller than North American blazes, these fires are unprecedented in Europe. Now, as recovery begins, residents are considering legal action over redirected fire crews and demand accountability. Officials acknowledge the devastation and hope for solidarity like during the pandemic, but long-term health risks from smoke linger. With climate disasters growing more frequent and water bombers grounded for maintenance, Le Porge’s fight for rebuilding—and justice—is just beginning. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/866fdd9a35095cde","meta_description":"In southwest France, wildfires have left entire communities in ruins—Le Porge, in particular, is still uninhabitable after losing 183 homes. Over 220,000…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":129,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/episodes/le-porge-left-burning-alone-montreal-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/montreal-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7589889/le-porge-left-burning-alone-montreal-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}