Wildfire Threat
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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, 2023
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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.FireMay 5, 2023
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Alberta wildfires: Edson mayor ‘confident’ people will be allowed home MondayEdson 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.FireMay 5, 2023
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Evacuation alert lifted for parts of Alberta’s Wood Buffalo region as wildfire threat there easesWhile 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.FireMay 5, 2023
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Albertans asked to exercise caution over long weekend due to wildfire riskOfficials are asking Albertans to exercise caution when headed out camping during the August long weekend due to the wildfire risk.CanadaJul 29, 2022
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Wildfire threat prompts Alberta to issue fire ban in northern part of provinceThe Alberta government has imposed a fire ban and restrictions on off-highway vehicle use in the northern half of the province.WeatherMay 16, 2019
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Province closes two backcountry areas due to wildfire threatsManitoba Sustainable Development's Parks Branch has closed two canoe and backcountry areas due to wildfire threats.EnvironmentJul 22, 2018
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Poplar fluff a contributing factor to De Winton grass fireFoothills firefighters say poplar fluff is believed to be a contributing factor to Tuesday's grass fire near De Winton.WeatherMay 23, 2018
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One year after Fort McMurray wildfire, experts warn of increased threatExperts 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.CanadaMay 1, 2017
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