REVISED: Wildfire update #3

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This release was issued under a previous government.

Fire Update: Friday, May 29 at 3:30pm

In the last 24 hours there have been eight new wildfires.
** Currently, Alberta has 41 wildfires, five of which are considered out of control. **
748 fires and 43,358 hectares have burned since April 1.
The wildfire outlook in Alberta remains severe through to at least the end of this week.
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency and the Alberta government are closely monitoring the situation.
Approximately 1,700 firefighters, 159 helicopters and 28 airtankers are positioned across the province to fight wildfires.
Another 37 firefighters are being imported from British Columbia today. This is in addition to the 273 firefighters imported since last Friday.
The Cold Lake fire is five kilometers from CNRL infrastructure, and 20 km from Cenovus infrastructure. There is no imminent risk to their infrastructure.
While cooler, wet weather is expected for parts of the province, this will not reduce the wildfire hazard in much of Northern Alberta.

Air quality in much of the northern regions of the province is affected by the smoke.
Alberta Health Services’ Precautionary Air Quality Advisories are in effect for the entire North and Edmonton areas.
The Cold Lake-specific Air Quality Advisory issued by AHS on May 25 remains in place.
These advisories alert Albertans to the health concerns and risks associated with smoky air conditions, and advise on important steps they can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.
These advisories will remain in place until further notice.
Albertans should visit the Alberta Health Services page for the latest information on air quality advisories.

The wildfire outlook in Alberta continues to be severe.
Due to improved conditions and the efforts of our firefighters, the provincewide fire ban has been lifted. However, there still are fire bans in many areas of the province, including the north.
All Albertans are asked to respect the fire bans and fire restrictions that are in place across the province, to listen to emergency officials, and to download the Alberta Emergency Alert app and the Alberta Wildfire app to stay on top of the latest information.
If Albertans are unsure of fire restrictions in their area, please visit Alberta Fire Bans.
We encourage Albertans who have been out of their homes to contact their insurance companies right away.

In the last 24 hours there have been 22 new wildfires.
Currently, Alberta has 42 wildfires: 10 are out of control, nine are being held and 23 are under control.
Since April 1, 728 fires and 29,702 hectares have burned.
The wildfire outlook in Alberta remains severe through to at least the end of this week.
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency and the Alberta government are closely monitoring the situation.
Approximately 1,700 firefighters, 180 helicopters and 28 airtankers are positioned across the province to fight wildfires.
Another 150 firefighters are being imported from British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick and Parks Canada. This is in addition to the 130 firefighters imported since last Friday.

Air quality in much of the northern regions of the province and the Lethbridge area is being affected by the smoke.
Alberta Health Services’ Precautionary Air Quality Advisories are in effect for the entire North and Edmonton areas, as well as the Lethbridge area.
The Cold Lake-specific Air Quality Advisory issued by AHS on May 25 remains in place.
These advisories alert Albertans to the health concerns and risks associated with smoky air conditions, and advise on important steps they can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.
These advisories will remain in place until further notice.
Albertans should visit the Alberta Health Services page for the latest information on air quality advisories.

A fire ban remains in effect across Alberta.
The wildfire outlook in Alberta continues to be severe.
No campfires or other open fires are permitted in campgrounds or the backcountry.
We ask that all Albertans listen to the authorities and follow evacuation orders in their communities.

All Albertans are asked to respect the provincewide fire ban, to listen to emergency officials, and to download the Alberta Emergency Alert app and the Alberta Wildfire app to stay on top of the latest information.
We encourage Albertans who have been out of their homes to contact their insurance companies right away.

In the last 24 hours there have been 33 new wildfires.
Currently, Alberta has 63 wildfires: 13 are out of control, 14 are being held, 35 are under control and 1 has been turned over to the responsible party.
Since April 1, 723 fires and 29,660 hectares have burned.
The wildfire outlook in Alberta remains severe through to the end of this week.
The Alberta Emergency Management Agency and the Alberta government are closely monitoring the situation.
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has 660 firefighters and 75 helicopters deployed
Approximately 1,000 firefighters, 106 helicopters, and 2 air tankers are pre-positioned across the province to fight new wildfires.
116 firefighters and a 10-person incident management team have been imported from Ontario and Quebec.

All evacuation orders have now been lifted.
People who were previously under a mandatory evacuation order are in the process of returning to their homes. The local authorities are coordinating their re-entry.

Air quality in much of the northern regions of the province will continue to be affected by the smoke.
Alberta Health Services has issued a Precautionary Air Quality Advisory for the entire North zone and Edmonton areas.
The Cold Lake-specific Air Quality Advisory issued by AHS on May 25 remains in place.
These advisories alert Albertans to the health concerns and risks associated with smoky air conditions, and advise on important steps they can take to protect themselves and their loved ones.
These advisories will remain in place until further notice.

A fire ban remains in effect.
The wildfire outlook in Alberta continues to be severe.
No campfires or other open fires are permitted in campgrounds or the backcountry.
We ask that all Albertans listen to the authorities and follow evacuation orders in their communities.
All Albertans are asked to respect the province-wide fire ban, to listen to emergency officials, and to download the Alberta Emergency Alert app and the Alberta Wildfire app to stay on top of the latest information.
We encourage Albertans who are out of their homes to contact their insurance companies right away.