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An evacuation order for Grande Prairie County has been downgraded to an alert as the wildfire moves away from the community. However, residents must prepare for a possible evacuation at any time. Meanwhile, evacuation alerts are still in place for Fort McMurray and surrounding areas in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB). Fire crews and resources continue to work on the fire, which is expected to increase in activity as temperatures rise. Winds are expected to push the fire away from Highway 63 and towards the Athabasca River.

Evacuation alerts have been expanded to include several new communities as firefighters battle strong winds and a growing wildfire near Fort McMurray, Alberta. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has expanded its alert to include Fort McMurray, Saprae Creek, Anzac, Fort McMurray First Nation #468, Gregoire Lake Estates, and Rickards Landing Industrial Park due to the risk of wildfire. The wildfire, which has grown to over 1,400 hectares, remains out of control and is located 16 km southwest of Fort McMurray on the south side of the Athabasca River valley. Five crews of wildland firefighters, nine helicopters, and air tankers are working to contain the blaze. Residents in affected areas are advised to be prepared to evacuate on short notice. The latest evacuation information can be found on the Alberta Emergency Alert website.

Grande Prairie County No. 1 has been placed under an evacuation order due to a wildfire burning nearby. The fire is burning approximately 4 kilometers east of Teepee Creek, at approximately Range Road 31 and Township Road 740. The fire is moving away from the community, according to the government of Alberta. Residents are urged to travel north to Township Road 742 and West onto Highway 733 and register at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre in Grande Prairie. Everyone should bring pets, important documents, medication, medical devices, food, and water for at least seven days.

A massive wildfire has erupted in Nainital, Uttarakhand, posing a grave threat to the High Court Colony and nearby military installations. Boating on Naini Lake has been halted as authorities battle to contain the blaze. In a swift response, the Nainital administration has deployed a specialized team of firefighters and enlisted the support of forest department workers and military forces. Helicopters stand ready to provide aerial assistance should the situation deteriorate. Originating near the district headquarters, the wildfire has now reached the residential area of High Court Colony, endangering homes and disrupting traffic. Amidst growing concerns that the fire could spread to critical military facilities, the Nainital administration has suspended boating on Naini Lake as a precautionary measure.

A rapidly growing wildfire in the region has forced the closure of Highway 97 between Chetwynd and Prince George, British Columbia. The BC Wildfire Service reports that the fire has grown to 0.4 square kilometers, prompting an evacuation order for the Pine River area of Chetwynd. Residents are urged to leave the area immediately. More updates will follow.

A fast-moving fire tore through the Gitwangak community in northwest B.C. on Monday, destroying homes and vehicles and leaving two people hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The incident underscores the severe drought conditions facing much of the province and raises concerns about the potential for another devastating wildfire season.

A wildfire burning near Chetwynd, British Columbia, has prompted an evacuation order and a highway closure. Police and firefighters are going door-to-door in the vicinity of the fire, which was discovered around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday. The fire has grown rapidly to 40 hectares in size and has forced the closure of a 10-kilometre stretch of Highway 97 in both directions. Drive BC says the closures start four kilometers away from Chetwynd and end 14 kilometers away. BC Wildfire Service firefighters and aircraft are working to contain the blaze. An evacuation order has been issued for the Pine River area, and an evacuation alert is in place for the Burgess Creek Wildfire.

Last year’s record-breaking Canadian wildfires released toxic smoke across North America, exposing millions to harmful air pollution and highlighting the growing threat posed by wildfires in a warming climate. Experts warn that an unusually dry and warm winter may lead to another severe wildfire season, with smoke potentially reaching even further. Climate change is a significant factor, increasing the likelihood and intensity of wildfires. Wildfire smoke can cause health problems, especially for vulnerable populations. To mitigate the risks, cities and individuals should have plans in place, including warning systems, contingency plans for outdoor workers, designated clean air spaces, and improved access to N95 masks.

Firefighters are battling a rapidly spreading wildfire that has engulfed approximately 100 acres within Wharton State Forest, spanning across Burlington and Camden counties in New Jersey. The blaze erupted on Wednesday morning, prompting the New Jersey Forest Fire Service to dispatch crews to combat the flames off Jackson Road in Shamong Township and Waterford Township. Authorities have cordoned off Jackson Road between Tremont Avenue and Atsion Road for safety reasons.

Residents near the intersection of Township Road 830 and Range Road 231 in the Municipal District of Peace No. 135 and Birch Hills County have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to a nearby wildfire. The fire covers approximately 250 hectares and is located about five kilometers southwest of Peace River.