Wildfires in Alberta Trigger Forest Area Restrictions and Evacuation Orders

Wildfires in Alberta have led to fire restrictions in two forest areas, with extreme danger levels prompting evacuation orders. The Fort Nelson First Nation ordered an immediate evacuation for the IR#3 Kahntah Reserve. With 34 wildfires burning and several out of control, the situation remains critical.

Wildfires raging in Alberta's forest areas have intensified, prompting immediate fire restrictions in regions with extreme danger, the wildfire agency announced on Tuesday.

The restrictions are now effective for the High Level Forest Area and the entire Fort McMurray forest area. This move limits campfires and bonfires. Additionally, the Fort Nelson First Nation mandated an immediate evacuation of the IR#3 Kahntah Reserve, as per orders from British Columbia authorities.

According to the agency, 34 wildfires are burning in the High Level forest area, with 10 out of control. In Fort McMurray, one fire remains uncontained near critical infrastructures. Last week, the wildfires compelled Suncor to temporarily cut production and evacuate non-essential workers from its Firebag site. Currently, there are close to 60 active wildfires across Alberta.

(With inputs from agencies.)