Update 10: Alberta wildfire situation (May 13, 6 p.m.)
Wildfire danger will remain elevated in the coming days with heat warnings currently in effect for a large part of the province.
Wildfire danger will remain elevated in the coming days with heat warnings currently in effect for a large part of the province.
Wildfire danger will remain elevated in the coming days with heat warnings currently in effect for a large part of the province.
Recent rainfall across northern Alberta has helped firefighters battling wildfires. However, lightning strikes have sparked new fires in recent days.
More hot dry weather in northern Alberta will likely lead to increased wildfire activity in the Forest Protection Area this week. Albertans must follow all fire bans and restrictions to avoid new fire starts.
Wildfire danger will remain elevated in the coming days with continued hot and dry conditions across the province.
Wildfire danger will remain elevated in the coming days with continued hot and dry conditions across the province.
Warm, windy weather is expected to be followed by a cool-down later this week, which could help in the ongoing fire fight.
Hot, dry weather across Alberta will likely lead to increased wildfire activity in the Forest Protection Area this week. Albertans must follow all fire bans and restrictions to avoid new fire starts.
New evacuation orders have been issued in parts of Alberta as hot and dry conditions across the province see wildfire activity increase.
While warm, windy weather continues, the possibility of showers in some areas this weekend is welcome and may support ongoing wildfire response efforts.