Wildfires force provincial state of emergency in Alberta, force nearly 25,000 to evacuate

More than 100 wildfires continue to burn in the province of Alberta.

Premier Danielle Smith declared a provincial state of emergency Saturday.

“We will keep Albertan’s informed as the situation changes through daily briefings from department officials as well as a daily situation report, issued through a news release,” Smith said.

Smith is to provide an update later today at 6pm (AST).

So far nearly 25,000 Albertan’s have been evacuated from their homes, with 5,200 on evacuation alert.

Nearly 25,000 Albertans have been forced from their homes as #ABWildfires continue to rage in north and central Alberta, while 5,200 residents are on evacuation alert. #ABwx #ABFires #ABWildfire https://t.co/5xSZtG9XtP

— The Weather Network (@weathernetwork) May 7, 2023