Update 49: Alberta wildfire situation (June 23, 4:30 p.m.)
Albertans who are returning home should regularly check in with local authorities for the latest information.
Albertans who are returning home should regularly check in with local authorities for the latest information.
Precipitation and cooler weather have led to decreased wildfire danger throughout most of the province.
Precipitation and cooler weather have led to decreased wildfire danger throughout most of the province.
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.
Rain aids Alberta firefighting efforts, enabling more residents to return home as wildfire containment improves.
With the wildfire situation in the province continuing to improve, Alberta’s daily situation reports will no longer be issued after today.
Little Red River Cree Nation has issued an evacuation order for Garden River and about 700 people are being evacuated. Residents are encouraged to connect with the First Nation for the latest updates.
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.