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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 ...
Wildfires in western, northern Alberta trigger air quality warnings for some regions
Wildfire smoke has sparked the national weather agency to issue air quality warnings around the county of Grande Prairie and ...
‘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.
County of Grande Prairie expands evacuation order as B.C. wildfire spreads into Alberta
The County of Grande Prairie expanded its evacuation order, as a wildfire that ignited in British Columbia has crossed into ...
Calgary Herald on MSN6h
Wildfire updates: Air quality in Calgary to worsen | Fire ban issued for much of Alberta | B.C. fire crosses into Alberta
Smoke from wildfires in northern Alberta and northeastern B.C. was expected to reach Calgary this weekend, with forecasters ...
The Canadian Press on MSN10h
Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while 1,000 more flee in Manitoba
Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday, as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes and ...
The Canadian Press on MSN16h
Crews fight heavy winds as fire nears community in northeastern B.C.
Wildland firefighters battling a blaze in northeastern B.C. were preparing for a challenging weekend as strong winds could push flames closer to the small community of Kelly Lake, about 80 kilometres ...
Regina Leader Post23h
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says two people charged with starting wildfires
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a news conference that two people have been charged with setting wildfires. He said one ...
Province of Manitoba providing financial support for wildfire evacuees
The province says wildfire evacuees can now apply for financial support through a new program. To be eligible for the ...
rdnewsnow.com23h
Update 2: Alberta wildfire update
Information about wildfires can be found by visiting the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard. Updates on evacuation orders are ...
Energeticcity.ca16h
BCWS says Albertans have ‘integrated’ into Kiskatinaw River wildfire suppression operation
Firefighters from Alberta are working alongside the BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) to deal with the Kiskatinaw River wildfire now ...
Energeticcity.ca6h
New evacuation orders and alert issued due to Kiskatinaw River wildfire
The Peace River Regional District (PRRD) and County of Grande Prairie have issued more evacuation orders and another ...