Alberta Fire Situation

The Canadian Armed Forces are deploying to assist firefighting operations in the province ahead of hotter and drier conditions expected this weekend. 

Firefighting operations in central parts of the province have benefited from recent moisture and cooler temperatures, but conditions are expected to get hotter and drier ahead of the weekend.

While evacuation orders for some areas have been lifted, thousands remain evacuated from northern and central Alberta communities.

While evacuation orders for some areas have been lifted, thousands remain evacuated from northern and central Alberta communities.

More than 29,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.

More than 29,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.

More than 29,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.

As of this afternoon, more than 24,000 individuals have been evacuated from communities throughout north and central Alberta.

A fire ban and off-highway vehicle restriction are in place for the Forest Protection Area of Alberta due to hot, dry conditions throughout the province.

Hot, dry conditions continue in most areas of the province resulting in numerous wildfires. Residents in affected areas are asked to continue to follow local media, local municipalities, and Alberta Emergency Alerts (emergency.alberta.ca) for updates