Extremely dry weather conditions led the City of Winnipeg to enact a two-week ban on open-air fires on July 14. On Wednesday the ban was extended until Aug. 11.

Buck Lake Campground in Wetaskiwin County is usually buzzing this time of year, with people eager to secure a long weekend camping spot. But, that's not the case this year.

No appreciable precipitation has fallen near Edmonton or Fort McMurray – and surrounding areas continue to see extreme fire danger conditions, creating conditions for the Fort McMurray wildfire to grow.