Wildfires posing risk to several communities throughout northern Alberta

Wildfires posing risk to several communities throughout northern Alberta

Wildfires continue to pose a risk to several Alberta communities on Wednesday.

Growing concerns over wildfires in Alberta fueled by soaring temperatures and gusting winds

As the number and intensity of wildfires in Alberta increases, so do concerns about fires in areas of the province that have so far largely been spared from the flames.

Wildfire risk remains high as flames trigger evacuation orders across Alberta

Wildfires that flared up across northern Alberta on Tuesday afternoon have those communities threatened by flames bracing for another parched, windy day.

Much of Alberta under fire bans amid soaring temperatures, gusting winds #CanPoli #CDNPoli #AbElection

Due to increasing wildfire danger and many active wildfires across the province, Alberta’s government has implemented a fire ban across much of the forest protection area. The forest protection area (FPA) runs along the foothills and Rocky Mountains, and all of northern Alberta’s boreal forest. Alberta Wildfire takes the lead when a fire breaks out in those areas. The FPA encompasses rural areas around the communities of Edson and Hinton, Grande…

Evacuations Widen as Wildfires Threaten Communities Near Redwater and Boyle

Evacuations ordered near Redwater and Boyle as Alberta wildfire season intensifies STURGEON COUNTY, Alta. Tension remains high west of Redwater as residents await word on whether they can return home or if more neighbourhoods will be forced to flee. A fast-moving wildfire, first reported Sunday afternoon, has scorched more than 400 hectares and triggered an evacuation order in a section of Sturgeon County. That order remains in effect for everyo…