Wildfire Risk Climbing in Southern Alberta Amid Hot Weather

Red flag watch: Alberta Wildfire warns of intense, dangerous conditions

A red flag watch is issued when there's high fire danger risk due to warm temperatures, very low humidity and stronger winds — and it comes as more thunderstorms are expected.

Wildfire risk climbing in southern Alberta amid hot weather

The wildfire risk is climbing in southern Alberta with Calgary and much of the province under its first heat warning of the season.

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Dangerous weather factors could fuel further wildfire growth on the Prairies - The Weather Network

Wildfire risk grows across the prairies with weather playing a critical role

Crews work to contain wildfire south of Hinton in Mercoal area - Helicopters Magazine

HINTON – Firefighters are combating an out-of-control wildfire southeast of Hinton, Alberta, that was 284 hectares in size as of Tuesday, May 27.

Alberta Wildfire Responds to Surge in Fire Activity Across the Province

Wildfire crews battle out-of-control blazes as extreme fire danger continues in Fort McMurray Forest Area FORT McMURRAY, Alta. — The wildfire danger remains extreme in the Fort McMurray Forest Area as hot, dry and windy weather continues to fuel aggressive fire behaviour. Alberta Wildfire reports there are currently 10 wildfires burning in the region. Two fires are under control, two are being held, and six are out of control. The most active fi…