Some 25,000 Canadians flee their homes as 103 wildfires flare across Alberta province, burning in what officials say is an 'unprecedented situation'
Thousands more told to be ready to leave on a moment's notice as western Alberta province witnesses "unprecedented situation", with fires destroying some 122,000 hectares so far.Some 25,000 Canadians have been forced to flee their homes as 103 wildfires flared across Alberta province, burning in what a top official said was an"unprecedented situation.
Almost all of Alberta — which is in the midst of an election — and much of neighbouring Saskatchewan province as well as a large swath of the Northwest Territories face extreme fire risks, according to a federal government fire danger map. Federal Emergency Preparedness Minister Bill Blair tweeted that Ottawa stood ready to provide federal assistance, if needed.
Oil sands facilities were closely monitoring the dangers, but none have reported any production disruptions.
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