Officials warn more wildfires expected in Alberta over weekend, 83 active fires as of Saturday
Officials are warning more wildfires in Alberta are expected this weekend, as hot weather persists and thousands of residents remain under evacuation orders.
Bre Hutchinson of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency said approximately 16,520 people remained under evacuation orders throughout the province, and that the risk of new wildfires was high for the next few days. She advised people to be prepared to evacuate on short notice with essentials already packed.
Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Nate Horner, said that ranchers under evacuation orders should contact their municipality if they want to check on their livestock.
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