'That fire, I call it the devil': Metis settlement looks to rebuild from wildfire as hot weather to return to Alberta
remains at risk as hot and dry conditions in Alberta’s forecast threaten to worsen an already intense wildfire season.
“I never seen a fire like that come that quick and fast and go through the settlement and burn everything in its sight.” Around 80 per cent of the community was touched by the blaze in some way or another. It’s an overwhelming loss for the community of around 300, Supernault said.Family pictures, heirlooms and important history for the Metis families vanished in ash. A bridge needed by some families to return home was also destroyed.
“That’s going to be hot. The fires will start rising again,” Supernault said. “That’s the scary part.”There were 74 active wildfires in the province around midday Friday, including 20 out of control.
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