Officials 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.
Several evacuated communities have announced re-entry plans this week while others are preparing for residents to return.
Alberta remains under a provincial state of emergency and there are 11 evacuation orders still in place.The Edmonton reception centre closed Tuesday and the one in Calgary will be ceasing operations this afternoon, but eight other reception centres remain open for affected areas.Mental health resources are also available for people affected by the wildfires.
“We know that all evacuees want to get home as quickly as possible,” she said during a news conference Wednesday. “Emergency officials are working hard to fight these fires but the situation is extremely challenging and safety is always their top priority.”There were 65 wildfires burning in Alberta by Wednesday afternoon, 17 of which were out of control. So far this year, 521 wildfires have burned more than 10,310 square kilometres of land in the province.
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