An aggressive wildfire in northern Alberta that forced people out of their homes for a week in late May has finally been brought under control. Continue reading
According to the Twin Cities Branch of the National Weather Service, the lack of sunlight in America’s Upper Midwest can be credited to Alberta’s wildfire season. Continue reading
A mandatory evacuation order was issued for parts of Mackenzie County in northwestern Alberta Monday afternoon as an out-of-control wildfire burned in the area. Continue reading
Shortly before 4:30 p.m,, Strathcona County RCMP said a grass fire was burning in the area of Range Road 233 and Township Road 522. Continue reading
Crews from several detachments continued to battle a grass fire near Range Road 220 just south of Township Road 554 on Thursday. Continue reading
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The region is starting to heat up with the mercury reaching about 20 C on Monday. Continue reading
A look at the number and status of fires burning across Alberta through the 2019 wildfire season. Continue reading
Officially running from March 1 to Oct. 31, the province is putting firefighters, equipment and aircraft in place ahead of the season. Continue reading
Foothills firefighters say poplar fluff is believed to be a contributing factor to Tuesday’s grass fire near De Winton. Continue reading
A wildfire that could be seen burning near the community of Cochrane late Wednesday afternoon was not expected to grow any further in size, officials said later in the evening. Continue reading