It’s not a quiet time, as dry weather and changing winds increase the risk of wildfires spreading and make working conditions harder for firefighters. “Change in wind direction can pose a problem for firefighters because fires suddenly change trajectory.”, according to Christie TuckerSpokesman for the Alberta Wildfire Agency, the government continues to emphasize in his warnings sure that “Hot and dry conditions continue in most parts of the province, fueling numerous wildfires.”
The authorities also point this out “The Provincial State of Emergency” is still relevant. After a last assessment from Sunday and quoted by Radio CanadaMore than 500,000 hectares have already gone up in smoke from these fires, mostly affecting the boreal forest. The city of Calgary has been the subject of a special weather alert since Tuesday to warn its residents about poor air quality stale from the immense smoke caused by the fires. That same day, an evacuation order for Drayton Valley and parts of Brazeau County in central Alberta was partially lifted, allowing residents to gradually return to their homes.
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