2024 Canadian wildfires
| 2024 Canadian wildfires | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Fires advancing near Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada - May 12th, 2024 | |
| Date(s) | May 15 2024-present |
| Location | British Columbia Alberta |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Climate change |
In May 2024, wildfires broke out in Canada.[1] The provinces of Alberta and British Columbia are affected.[2]
The fires threaten Canada's largest oilfields.[3] Fort McMurray is particularly affected.[4] The neighbourhoods of Beacon Hill, Abasand, Prairie Creek and Grayling Terrace were ordered to evacuate.[5] The size of an area under an evacuation order in Grande Prairie County was reduced.[6] Alberta Highway 63 was gridlocked as residents attempt to evacuate the city.[7] Edmonton has been affected by smoke and poor air quality.[8]
In British Columbia, wildfires threaten the town of Fort Nelson.[9] The Parker Lake fire blocked a highway.[10]
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References[edit]
- ^ Staff, Al Jazeera. "Evacuation orders issued as wildfire grows near Canada's Alberta oil patch". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Thousands told to evacuate due to British Columbia, Canada wildfire". BBC News. 2024-05-11. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Austen, Ian (2024-05-15). "Wildfire Approaches Canada's Largest Oil-Producing Area. Again". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Officials to provide updates on Alberta wildfires on Wednesday after Fort McMurray evacuation". Edmonton. 2024-05-15. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "'Most of the city is evacuating': Gridlock on Alberta highway after evacuation order in Fort McMurray". Edmonton. 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Size of area under evacuation in County of Grande Prairie reduced". Edmonton. 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "'Most of the city is evacuating': Gridlock on Alberta highway after evacuation order in Fort McMurray". Edmonton. 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Alberta Wildfires | Edmonton smoke | Edmonton air quality". edmonton.ctvnews.ca. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ Cecco, Leyland (2024-05-13). "British Columbia 'extremely concerned' as wildfire threatens to destroy town". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
- ^ "Plumes of wildfire smoke block Canadian motorway". BBC News. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
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