when dozens of fires sprang to life in Alberta,well-below-average precipitation was observedin parts of the province. Then, in May,heat records were set in much of Alberta. Wildfires need fuel, and weather conditions
Lightning could strike in Canada more often due to the effects of climate change — and amid concerns of drought, that could also mean more dry lightning and wildfires. Heat is a factor for lightning, but how could rising global temperatures influence the amoun...
A natural gas pipeline rupture Tuesday morning in west-central Alberta has sparked an out-of-control wildfire. TC Energy activated its emergency response procedures after it was notified about the incident, involving its Nova Gas Transmission Line, locat...
CANADA'S WILDFIRES: Visit The Weather Network's wildfire hub to keep up with the latest on the active start to wildfire season across CanadaRCMP Alberta are gearing up for what's expected to be another challenging year for wildfires across the province....
Ontario, Quebec, Alberta don’t use the updated model pioneered by B.C. VisitThe Weather Network's wildfire hubto keep up with the latest on the unprecedented wildfire season across Canada. In a summer of historic wildfires, Canadians have undoubtedly found the...
The communities of Edson and Drayton Valley are among many where residents have been ordered to evacuate, due to the threat of fast-burning wildfires that continue to be fuelled by hot and dry conditions. RELATED:Extreme wil...
A burnt forest near Edson, Alta., on July 20, 2023. (Submitted by Alberta Wildfire) Content continues below While Parkland County Fire Services is optimistic that some moisture will come in and get absorbed in the ground, firefighters there are preparing for a "...
(Connor O'Donovan/The Weather Network) The helicopters have been modified with night vision goggles. Lemke's company will be training Alberta Wildfire crews to use the helicopters to conduct nighttime tanking operations. "When you're flying under NVG goggles, it's a...
Purple patches of fireweed could be seen in Edson, Alta., on July 20, 2023. (Submitted by Alberta Wildfire) Content continues below SEE ALSO:How to grow your own eco-friendly rose garden It is able to bloom and thrive after wildfire because of the sudden...
RELATED:2023 is off to a dry start, and Alberta's fire danger rating is rising A reception centre is set up for evacuees at the Edson and District Leisure Centre. Wildwood residents have been told to register there. As...