Alberta Wildfire Risk

• Oilpatch restarts some production but Alberta wildfire risk remains volatile

  Some oil and gas producers in Alberta are restoring production after temporarily halting operations earlier this week due to wildfires.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
  
• Metis settlement looks to rebuild from wildfire as hot weather to return to Alberta

  A Metis settlement devastated by an out-of-control blaze remains at risk as hot and dry conditions in Alberta's forecast threaten to worsen an already intense wildfire season.

  Canada

  May 12, 2023
  
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• Province announces funding for Alberta wildfire evacuees

  All eligible evacuees can apply to receive funding from the province starting Tuesday at 9 a.m.

  Fire

  May 8, 2023
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• Alberta is on fire: the latest on the provincial wildfire situation

  While evacuation orders have been lifted and people are returning home, flooding has become an issue for the many parts of the province.

  Fire

  May 4, 2023
• After hot, dry August, what is Alberta’s fire risk?

  As of Thursday afternoon, 25 fire bans were in place in Alberta's forest protection area, the majority of which are in southern Alberta.

  Environment

  Sep 1, 2022
• Albertans asked to exercise caution over long weekend due to wildfire risk

  Officials are asking Albertans to exercise caution when headed out camping during the August long weekend due to the wildfire risk. 

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2022
• Fire ban issued for Banff National Park because of ‘elevated’ danger

  Parks Canada officials issued a fire ban for Banff National Park on Tuesday, saying the decision was made "due to elevated fire danger."

  Weather

  Jul 20, 2021
• After dry Alberta winter, what will 2021 wildfire season look like?

  Wildfire season started in Alberta on March 1 and it runs until Oct. 31. Preparations are already well underway for the 2021 wildfire season.

  Weather

  Mar 24, 2021
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• Province bans off-highway vehicles in parts of southern Alberta due to fire risk

  Albertans are being told not to drive ATVs and other off-highway vehicles (OHVs) through forested areas in southern Alberta while the fire risk remains high.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2017
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• Fire danger in Fort McMurray goes from low to extreme in 3 days

  The fire danger in Fort McMurray reached the extreme level on Friday, a stark contrast from the low to moderate level it was at just three days ago.

  Canada

  May 5, 2017