alberta wildfires

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Fundraiser started for helicopter pilot killed in Alberta wildfire crash

Ryan Gould was flying with Kelowna-based Valhalla helicopters when he crashed

 

Carrol Johnston stands at what was the front entrance of her home before it was destroyed by a wildfire on May 5, in East Prairie Metis Settlement, Alta., Tuesday, July 4, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

‘It’s home’: Alberta’s Métis community rebuilds settlement after wildfire

The East Prairie Métis Settlement lost about 40 homes, with 14 inhabited at the time of the wildfire

 

An evacuation order has been lifted for the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., nine days after more than 2,000 residents were forced out by an encroaching wildfire. The West Kiskatinaw River wildfire (G70645) in the District of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., is shown in this handout image provided by the BC Wildfire Service, Thursday, June 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, BC Wildfire Service *MANDATORY CREDIT*

U.S. deploys high-tech Pentagon program to help Canada detect, suppress new wildfires

The White House says the FireGuard system uses real-time data from drones and satellites

 

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Millions breathing hazardous air as smoke from Canadian wildfires streams south over US

Smoke from Canadian wildfires poured into the U.S. East Coast and Midwest…

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Blairmore area danger wildfire warning signage is shown in this handout image provided by Alberta’s fire service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service **MANDATORY CREDIT **

Smoke cooled air and helped slow weekend wildfire spread in Alberta, officials say

On Sunday, there were 84 fires burning in the province, 23 of which were out of control

Blairmore area danger wildfire warning signage is shown in this handout image provided by Alberta’s fire service. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service **MANDATORY CREDIT **
Smoke from wildfires burning in Western Canada can be seen in a Wednesday, May 17, 2023, satellite handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-NASA Worldview **MANDATORY CREDIT**

Emissions from wildfires hit record high in 2021 as climate change drives fire threat

It’s equivalent to what would be emitted by 60 million cars over the course of a year

Smoke from wildfires burning in Western Canada can be seen in a Wednesday, May 17, 2023, satellite handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-NASA Worldview **MANDATORY CREDIT**
A Métis settlement, shown in this handout image provided by Brad Desjarlais, devastated by an out-of-control wildfire remains at risk as hot and dry conditions in Alberta’s forecast threaten to worsen an already intense fire season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Brad Desjarlais **MANDATORY CREDIT **

B.C. wildfire crews to return from Alberta as officials urge caution over long weekend

Wildfire service director says decisions factor in what B.C. could face in a 14-day cycle

A Métis settlement, shown in this handout image provided by Brad Desjarlais, devastated by an out-of-control wildfire remains at risk as hot and dry conditions in Alberta’s forecast threaten to worsen an already intense fire season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Brad Desjarlais **MANDATORY CREDIT **
Wildfire evacuees get supplies and get checked in at the evacuation centre in Edmonton, Sunday, May 7, 2023. Many Albertans are pitching in to help the thousands of people who have been displaced by wildfires in recent weeks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

‘Human compassion’: Albertans lend a helping hand to wildfire evacuees

‘When you have to leave your home, a lot of times you are not able to grab the things you need’

Wildfire evacuees get supplies and get checked in at the evacuation centre in Edmonton, Sunday, May 7, 2023. Many Albertans are pitching in to help the thousands of people who have been displaced by wildfires in recent weeks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.
Helicopters with water buckets battle the Flood Falls Trail wildfire, in Hope, B.C., on Sept. 12, 2022. Three separate out-of-control wildfires burning near the boundary between British Columbia and Alberta, including two in the Peace River region, have prompted evacuation orders and an alert. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

3 uncontrolled wildfires near B.C.-Alberta boundary force evacuations

Peace River Regional District orders immediate evacuation of residents near the Red Creek wildfire

Helicopters with water buckets battle the Flood Falls Trail wildfire, in Hope, B.C., on Sept. 12, 2022. Three separate out-of-control wildfires burning near the boundary between British Columbia and Alberta, including two in the Peace River region, have prompted evacuation orders and an alert. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Smoke from an out-of-control fire near Lodgepole, Alta., is shown in this May 4, 2023 handout photo. An out-of-control wildfire has caused thousands of people to flee their homes in Drayton Valley, Alta., and the surrounding rural area. PHOTO BY ALBERTA WILDFIRE /The Canadian Press

Alberta declares state of emergency due to fires, more than 24,000 out of homes

Officials say there are currently 110 wildfires burning; 36 are considered out of control

Smoke from an out-of-control fire near Lodgepole, Alta., is shown in this May 4, 2023 handout photo. An out-of-control wildfire has caused thousands of people to flee their homes in Drayton Valley, Alta., and the surrounding rural area. PHOTO BY ALBERTA WILDFIRE /The Canadian Press
This wildfire is currently estimated to be 1,900 hectares in size. Visibility in the area is very poor; drivers are advised to avoid Highway 64. (BC Wildfire)

Evacuation orders issued as wildfire threatens community of Goodlow, near Alberta border

This wildfire is currently estimated to be 1,900 hectares in size

This wildfire is currently estimated to be 1,900 hectares in size. Visibility in the area is very poor; drivers are advised to avoid Highway 64. (BC Wildfire)
The Kruger Rock fire continues to burn in Estes Park, Colo., on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. A wildfire in the town that serves as a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park has prompted some residents and businesses to be evacuated. Firefighters said the fire is burning Tuesday near Kruger Rock southeast of downtown Estes Park. (RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via AP)

Pilot death is 2nd amid late season wildfires in Rockies

Air tanker crashed while battling blaze near Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado

The Kruger Rock fire continues to burn in Estes Park, Colo., on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. A wildfire in the town that serves as a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park has prompted some residents and businesses to be evacuated. Firefighters said the fire is burning Tuesday near Kruger Rock southeast of downtown Estes Park. (RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post via AP)