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Albertans are asked to do their part to limit new wildfire starts as extreme fire hazards are expected to persist through the critical May long weekend period.

Thunderstorms moving across the boreal forest sparked new wildfires; cooler weather conditions are helping to suppress wildfire activity.

Fires remain several kilometres away from evacuated communities, yet ongoing hot and dry weather may lead to more alerts in the coming days. Albertans are encouraged to download the Alberta Emergency Alert mobile app to get immediate updates.

Albertans are asked to do their part to limit new wildfire starts as extreme fire hazards are expected to persist through the critical May long weekend period.

Warmer weather this week could lead to more wildfires starting and make existing fires spread faster.

Five communities remain evacuated as the province continues to respond to extreme wildfire conditions. A potential shift in winds is expected across northern Alberta on Tuesday that could change the direction and activity of existing fires.

Albertans are asked to continue doing their part to limit new wildfire starts as extreme fire conditions are expected to persist through the critical May long weekend period.

Albertans are asked to continue doing their part to limit new wildfire starts as extreme fire conditions are expected to persist through the critical May long weekend period.

The Town of Jasper and Jasper National Park have issued an evacuation order for all residents and park visitors. Evacuees should go to Grande Prairie, Calgary or Edmonton where reception centres are available to provide support. The town has also

Albertans are asked to continue to be diligent as extreme fire conditions persist.