Smoke and fire are seen on the horizon amid "unprecedented" wildfires in western Canada's Alberta Province, May 6, 2023, as seen from Valleyview, Alberta.

Over 24,000 people evacuated from Alberta after more than 100 wildfires rage across region By . Matthew Sedacca. Published May 6, 2023. Updated May 6, 2023, 6:03 p.m. ET.

Close to 100 wildfires raging across the Alberta region of Canada have forced more than 29,000 people to flee in what officials have called an “unprecedented situation” for the province.

A provincewide state of emergency was declared in Alberta as more than 110 wildfires burned across the province, while two out-of-control wildfires burned in British Columbia.

[1/3] Smoke rises above the southeast perimeter of the Paskwa fire (HWF030) as it burns near Fox Lake, Alberta, Canada, May 16. Alberta Wildfire/via REUTERS Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab.

Wildfires raging in Alberta and British Columbia have created a sense of panic and fear, and forced thousands of residents to evacuate from their homes. Skip to content Skip to site index.

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