Alberta wildfires: Premier Smith ‘prepared to do whatever is necessary’ to ensure people’s safety

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Wednesday she’s “prepared to do whatever is necessary” to ensure people’s safety amid the intensifying wildfire situation province-wide, and particularly, in the Fort McMurray area — which roughly 6,600 locals evacuated on Tuesday. Additionally, the province has put in place a fire ban in the high level and Fort McMurray areas, as well as an off highway vehicle restriction in the Fort McMurray area.