Indigenous communities feel left behind in Alberta wildfire response
After 14 families lost their homes to wildfire, Marcel Desjarlais from East Prairie, Alta., said the community feels it was ‘left holding the bag’ by the provincial response.
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After 14 families lost their homes to wildfire, Marcel Desjarlais from East Prairie, Alta., said the community feels it was ‘left holding the bag’ by the provincial response.
Over 29,000 Albertans have been forced from their homes as more than 100 wildfires continued to burn in the province on Sunday.
Light rain and cooler temperatures brought much-needed relief over the weekend to Alberta, where nearly 30,000 residents have been forced to evacuate.
As of 11:30 a.m., the Alberta Wildfire Status Dashboard showed 100 wildfires burning across the province, including 29 out of control.
Tourism Alberta warns: Dry conditions continue in most areas of the province resulting in numerous wildfires.