Alberta Wildfires
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Alberta wildfires: Evacuees return home but ‘season isn’t over yet’ officials warnOfficials in Alberta say there has been significant progress in the fight against wildfires in the province due to rain, cooler weather and the efforts of firefighters.FireMay 25
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Man charged after evading wildfire roadblock, getting stuck, needing rescue in Fox Creek'Due to the active fire in the area, it was deemed unsafe for first responders to enter. A forestry helicopter attended the location and was able to airlift the male out.'CrimeMay 23
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Calgary’s wildfire evacuee reception centre closing WednesdayThe evacuee reception centre will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday following a decision by the City of Calgary and the Alberta Emergency Management Agency.FireMay 23
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Special air quality statement lifted for Edmonton as wildfire smoke easesA special air quality statement that has been in place for a week due to smoky skies cause by the wildfires burning across Alberta was lifted Tuesday for the City of Edmonton.CanadaMay 23
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Alberta wildfires: Fire concerns ease, NuVista Energy restarts oil productionNuVista Energy Ltd. said it was able to restart most of its operations over the weekend as winds and weather helped ease the wildfire situation near its operations in Alberta.FireMay 23
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Alberta wildfires: Edmonton Expo Centre closes for evacueesAfter supporting evacuees in the Edmonton Expo Centre for 19 days, the City of Edmonton will close the centre to evacuees of Drayton Valley and Brazeau County as of 4 p.m. Tuesday.FireMay 23
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Alberta wildfires: Hard-hit Metis settlement still under evacuation order, resident wants more helpAt a news conference to provide an update on the provincial wildfire situation Monday afternoon, Alberta Wildfire was asked about resources in the settlement area.CanadaMay 22
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Alberta wildfire smoke is impacting air quality all the way to eastern U.S.U.S. National Weather Service offices across the U.S. interior began issuing alerts Friday and continued to advise residents about lingering smoke through the weekend.U.S. NewsMay 22
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Heavy rain expected across northern, western Alberta: Will it be enough to dampen wildfires?Between 50 to 75 mm of rain is expected and Alberta Wildfire is hoping for a long, steady shower that will soak in, rather than short bursts that could bring lightning.WeatherMay 22
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Charges pending after man rescued by helicopter from Fox Creek wildfire evacuation zoneRCMP said the man allegedly took a gravel road around a checkpoint near Fox Creek, became stuck in mud and surrounded by flames, and had to be rescued by a forestry helicopter.CrimeMay 22
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