More than 13,000 people forced from homes as wildfires burn across Alberta
More than 13,000 people were ordered to leave their homes as 78 wildfires burned across Alberta on Friday.
She said crews are prioritizing work on fires affecting Drayton Valley as well as Fox Lake, Rainbow Lake and any new fires that might start. He said RCMP successfully removed all firearms and exhibits from the detachment and members’ families and pets got out safely. Mounties, including officers from other detachments, remain in the community.
Residents were taken out by boats and a barge. Tucker said the province also assisted with the evacuation of 115 people by helicopter.
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