Wildfire Threat

• Alberta wildfires: Hard-hit Metis settlement still under evacuation order, resident wants more help

  At a news conference to provide an update on the provincial wildfire situation Monday afternoon, Alberta Wildfire was asked about resources in the settlement area.

  Canada

  May 22, 2023
  
• Strathcona County evacuation order ends after ‘large grassfire’

  Some residents of Strathcona County were told they had to leave their homes on Friday night as smoke from one of the fires in that region was seen drifting into Alberta's capital.

  Fire

  May 5, 2023
  
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• Alberta wildfires: Edson mayor ‘confident’ people will be allowed home Monday

  Edson Mayor Kevin Zahara told Global News he is "confident" residents will be allowed to return home as soon as Monday unless there is a significant change in weather.

  Fire

  May 5, 2023
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• Evacuation alert lifted for parts of Alberta’s Wood Buffalo region as wildfire threat there eases

  While dozens of new wildfires sprung up across Alberta on Thursday, there was some good news on the fire front in parts of the Wood Buffalo region.

  Fire

  May 5, 2023
• 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
• Wildfire threat prompts Alberta to issue fire ban in northern part of province

  The Alberta government has imposed a fire ban and restrictions on off-highway vehicle use in the northern half of the province.

  Weather

  May 16, 2019
• Province closes two backcountry areas due to wildfire threats

  Manitoba Sustainable Development's Parks Branch has closed two canoe and backcountry areas due to wildfire threats.

  Environment

  Jul 22, 2018
• Poplar fluff a contributing factor to De Winton grass fire

  Foothills firefighters say poplar fluff is believed to be a contributing factor to Tuesday's grass fire near De Winton.

  Weather

  May 23, 2018
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• One year after Fort McMurray wildfire, experts warn of increased threat

  Experts warn it is only a matter of time before another community in Canada is ravaged by a sudden intense wildfire similar to the one that hit Fort McMurray.

  Canada

  May 1, 2017