Weather & Science
Fires Rage in Canada’s Oil Heartland Amid Weekend Heat Wave
- Alberta’s wildfire numbers on the rise as conditions turn
- Emergency officials warn peak burning period still ahead
A burnt landscape caused by wildfires is pictured near Entrance, Wild Hay area, Alberta, Canada on May 10.
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The number of wildfires rose in Canada’s main oil-producing province over the weekend as a heat wave brought hot, dry conditions, prompting officials to warn of more blazes to come.
As of Sunday afternoon, there were 87 active fires in the province with 24 considered out of control, up from 21 the previous day.