The Alberta provincial government declared a state of emergency on Saturday afternoon due to rapidly spreading wildfires. So far, nearly 25,000 residents of the province have had to leave their homes threatened by the element.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced her decision on Twitter: “Fires and evacuations are on the rise again and the safety of Albertans must be our priority.”
According to information given at the fire service press conference on Saturday, 350,000 people had been burned until Saturday. hectares of provincial land, while the average is generally 800 hectares. Public broadcaster CBC said the number of fires stood at 110 on Saturday night, with 36 out of control.
The fires in Alberta are the result of hot, dry weather across much of the province. “Residents should be careful and be prepared,” such a warning is posted on the Alberta government’s website.
Earlier Saturday, the Alberta government banned bonfires and imposed restrictions on driving cars off roads in forested areas.
The establishment of the state of emergency means that the provincial government has simplified the rules for cooperation with local authorities in organizing support for residents and access to special funds reserved for the fight against natural disasters.
From Toronto Anna Lach (PAP)
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