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Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start
Canada’s wildfire season is off to an intense start. A NASA satellite has recorded thousands of hot spots across the country ...
Wildfire smoke causing poor air quality in Calgary this weekend
Environment Canada's air quality index has reported moderate to high risk since Saturday morning in Calgary, as many parts of ...
Calgary Herald on MSN4d
Wildfire updates: More hot, dry conditions expected | CNRL restarts oilsands site | Air quality warnings issued for northern Alberta
Showers were expected Tuesday in the area around Edmonton, where some of the province’s wildfires are burning, according to ...
Edmonton Journal on MSN2d
Experts use AI to map wildfire probability as more Northern Alberta communities forced to evacuate
As of Friday several communities remain under evacuation orders or alerts, while residents of Swan Hills were able to return ...
B.C. wildfire crossing into Alberta prompts wider evacuation order
The out-of-control Kiskatinaw River wildfire in B.C. crossed into Alberta early Friday afternoon, prompting an Alberta ...
Edmonton Journal on MSN3d
Vicious cycle: Wildfire smoke and wind a growing threat in Alberta
In an ever-lengthening forest fire season, there’s a gritty new reality to climate change where smoke from as far away as ...
‘Dangerous situation’: Aggressive wildfire burns near B.C.-Alberta border
About 100 residents of Kelly Lake, northeast of Prince George near the Alberta border, have been ordered to evacuate due to the Kiskatinaw River wildfire.
Environment Canada issues wildfire air quality alerts for Edmonton area, most of northern Alberta
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued warnings and special air quality statements due to wildfire smoke for areas ...
Calgary Herald on MSN1d
Wildfire updates: Six Alberta forest areas in 'extreme wildfire risk' | Air quality in Calgary affected by smoke | Fire bans across Alberta
Smoke from wildfires in northern Alberta and northeastern B.C. reached Calgary this weekend, with forecasters warning of poor ...
Calgary Herald on MSN3d
Wildfire updates: Rain slows wildfires, some of Alberta oil output restored | Lac La Biche County issues mandatory evacuation order
This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Lac La Biche County has issued a mandatory evacuation order. This alert is in effect for southern Winefred Lake and Grist Lake. Due to an out-of-control wildfire in ...
Alberta wildfire evacuees seek mental, emotional supports in Edmonton
In times like these, even small gestures can have profound meaning. Thank you for considering this opportunity to stand with our families during a time of great need.' ...
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Wildfires Shut Down 350,000 Bpd of Alberta Oil Output
Canada’s Alberta province is facing one of its worst early-season wildfire crises in recent memory, with industry officials ...