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Wildfires Rage in Canada: Thousands Evacuate, U.S. States Face Smoke Hazards

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May 18, 2024
in Crime and Public Safety, U.S.
Wildfires Rage in Canada: Thousands Evacuate, U.S. States Face Smoke Hazards

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Canadian authorities have issued evacuation orders to thousands as wildfires continue to spread, significantly deteriorating air quality and extending hazardous conditions into the United States.

On Saturday, an urgent evacuation directive was enforced for about 3,200 residents in northeastern British Columbia due to the escalating Parker Lake fire, which has consumed over 4,000 acres. 

Simultaneously, residents in certain areas of Alberta have been put on high alert as the fire near Fort McMurray remains uncontrolled, scorching roughly 16,000 acres by Sunday.

As the fires burn, a swath of smoke has prompted Environment Canada to declare a special air quality advisory from British Columbia to Ontario. 

The advisory highlights areas in British Columbia and Alberta facing โ€œvery poor air quality and reduced visibility,โ€ which is expected to persist early next week in some regions.

In the U.S., Minnesota has felt the impact, with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issuing warnings of unhealthy air conditions across multiple cities and tribal regions. 

โ€œSmoke will persist through middayโ€ฆacross southern Minnesota, and air quality will gradually improve throughout the day as the smoke disperses,โ€ the agency detailed.

Reflecting on the exigency of the situation, Mayor Rob Fraser of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality stated, โ€œIn moments of uncertainty, unity becomes critical. Please evacuate calmly; our collective strength will be our resilience.โ€

Jaylene MacIver, the information officer for the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, said that overall compliance has been commendable, although certain residents opted to stay put.

Terry Cavaliere, the emergency operations director, disclosed that over 90% of the roughly 450 residents from Fort Nelson First Nation have evacuated the area.

Albertaโ€™s Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has also prepared communities for possible evacuation amid unpredictable conditions. โ€œAlthough there is no immediate risk to these communities, the alert ensures residents are prepared to evacuate if conditions change,โ€ an official statement said.

Efforts to contain the wildfires have been supported by slight rainfall and cooler temperatures forecasted for the coming days, which are likely to aid firefighting efforts. โ€œThis will give firefighters a good window to continue making progress on containing the fire,โ€ Alberta Wildfire provided in a Sunday update.

Authorities continue to caution that those most vulnerable to smoke include individuals with respiratory and heart conditions, the elderly, children, pregnant women, and outdoor workers, advising them to wear masks to mitigate inhalation of harmful particles.

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