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Cooler weather and rain have lowered wildfire activity in Alberta, allowing the province to send airtankers to help fight fires in New Brunswick.

Jasper evacuees can now apply for emergency evacuation payments. Alberta Wildfire crews continue to assist Parks Canada with the wildfires burning in the Jasper townsite and Jasper National Park.

Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. 

There are no out-of-control wildfires in Alberta, and cooler nighttime temperatures are helping firefighters make good progress.

There are fewer active wildfires burning across Alberta, with only two new wildfires recorded over the last 48 hours. More firefighting help will arrive in the days ahead.

Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities.

With hot and dry conditions expected to continue through the long weekend, Albertans are advised to use caution when outdoors to prevent new wildfire starts.

Fire crews, helped by rain, were able to extinguish nearly 50 wildfires in the past 48 hours, and another 17 wildfires are no longer out of control.

Albertans returning home are asked to continually check in with local authorities. 

Albertans are asked to use caution when working or recreating outdoors this weekend due to hot and dry conditions.