US EditionCandle Lake prepares for imminent fire threat; restaurant closes to serve firefighters only
- The Shoe fire, which began on May 7, is currently located less than 12 kilometers from the community of Candle Lake as of early June 2025.
- The fire’s approach results from dry forest fuel and wind conditions, with forecasts calling for rain that may influence its progress within three to ten days.
- Local firefighters are building and completing firebreaks, conducting door-to-door FireSmart activities removing combustible materials, and officials requested 100 additional firefighters who have yet to arrive.
- Emma's Kitchen in Candle Lake closed temporarily to serve around 55 wildfire firefighters daily with donated meals supporting their long shifts on the front lines.
- The community continues to be under a voluntary evacuation request and a state of emergency, with authorities indicating that a mandatory evacuation order may be issued within the next one to two days depending on changes in weather conditions.
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