More on Alberta Wildfires

• Record-setting temperatures in Alberta prompt warnings about wildfire danger

  This week's record-setting temperatures in southern Alberta, combined with strong winds, a recent lack of precipitation and dry conditions, mean a growing danger of wildfires.

  Weather

  Feb 5
• Dry conditions spark concerns about wildfires in southern Alberta

  A lack of precipitation in recent months has prompted growing concerns about the danger of wildfires across much of southern Alberta.

  Environment

  Oct 28, 2025
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• Return to hot summer weather prompts warning about danger of new Alberta wildfires

  With close to 50 wildfires still burning across Alberta and temperatures this weekend forecast to be about 10 C above normal people are being warned of the danger of new fires.

  Fire

  Sep 5, 2025
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• Students from Alberta community ravaged by wildfire forced to attend school 135 km away

  More than two dozen elementary and high school students from Chipewyan Lake have to attend schools in Wabasca, a hamlet located about 135 kilometres south of their homes.

  Fire

  Sep 1, 2025
• Air quality warnings issued in Alberta, Sask. as wildfire smoke blankets provinces

  Edmonton had bad air quality due to a blaze at a recycling plant over the weekend and now, wildfire smoke drifting across the Prairies is worsening conditions in Alberta and Sask.

  Weather

  Sep 1, 2025
• Cenovus Energy reports reduced oil production due to spring wildfires

  One of Canada's biggest oil producers said Wednesday that it took a hit to its bottom line due to spring wildfires in northern Alberta.

  Economy

  Jul 31, 2025
• After 2011 wildfire, Slave Lake better prepared amid current evacuation alert

  A wildfire evacuation alert was issued for the town of Slave Lake on Sunday, where hundreds of homes, businesses and government buildings were destroyed in a 2011 blaze.

  Fire

  Jul 21, 2025
• Alberta government created command challenges fighting Jasper wildfire: Report

  While the report says it wasn't meant to assign blame, it notes that town and Parks Canada worked well together, but things became challenging when the province got involved.

  Fire

  Jul 17, 2025
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• Alberta oilsands operators ramping up production at Christina Lake after nearby wildfires

  The Caribou Lake fire complex burning south of Christina Lake is still considered out of control and covers almost 700 square kilometres.

  Fire

  Jun 12, 2025
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• Smoke prompts warnings from Alberta health experts, restrictions on outdoor activities

  Air quality warnings were issued for most of Alberta on Wednesday as smoke from the many wildfires in western Canada covered the province in a thick blanket of smoke.

  Environment

  Jun 11, 2025