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Wildfires burning across Alberta prompted the evacuation of almost 30,000 residents and the shutdown of oil and natural gas wells. Read on

At approximately 6:30 p.m. local time on May 7, Alberta had 108 active wildfires burning, with 29 considered ...

Wildfires burning across Alberta prompted the evacuation of almost 30,000 residents and the shutdown of oil and natural gas wells. Read on

Officials in Alberta said there were 108 active fires in the province and the number of evacuees grew to about 29,000, up from approximately 24,000 Saturday.

Wildfires burning across Alberta prompted the evacuation of almost 30,000 residents and the shutdown of oil and natural gas wells. Read on

A box store parking lot in Hinton was transformed into a campground for hundreds of Edson residents taking refuge from a massive wildfire threatening their town this weekend.

Many regions across Alberta are being affected by wildfires and election campaigns have been halted in those areas.

The fire was last recorded at nearly 4,400 hectares in size, but the intense fire activity and smoke has made it hard to accurately gauge the size, according to Alberta Wildfire.

Leduc County said the evacuation was lifted as of 9 a.m. and residents have been notified that they may return to their homes.

Leduc County said the evacuation was lifted as of 9 a.m. and residents have been notified that they may return to their homes.