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Rainy weekend conditions have seen some emergency alerts downgraded in response to decreased wildfire danger in parts of the province.

As re-entry begins in some communities, Albertans returning home should follow updates from local authorities.

Albertans are asked to continue to be diligent as extreme fire conditions persist in northwestern Alberta.

Albertans who have been evacuated should continue to follow updates from their local authorities.

With the wildfire situation continuing to improve, Alberta’s provincial state of emergency is expiring but all resourcing and support remains in place. 

All resourcing and support remains in place as Alberta’s provincial state of emergency expires. 

Current Situation: June 19, 2023 Edmonton - Wildfire Update - Due to decreased fire activity, the Yellowhead County area surrounding Edson has been downgraded to a wildfire alert advisory. However, a four-hour wildfire evacuation alert remains in effect for Edson, and residents should be prepared to leave quickly if conditions worsen. Meanwhile, an evacuation order

Starting on Saturday, the Portal Creek wildfire grew to 1.7 hectares as two helicopter crews and three ground crews worked to contain it. 

Provincial officials announced Saturday that the state of emergency triggered by wildfires in Alberta will end just before midnight. The state of emergency was put into effect on May 6 when out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of residents across the province from their homes.

Residents of the northern community of Town of Rainbow Lake were given the green-light to return home on Friday. It has been nearly a month since the community of about 700 people was given the order to leave.