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Heat and Smoke Threaten Wood Buffalo | Edmonton News
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Ten years after a devastating wildfire displaced 80,000 in Wood Buffalo, the region’s facing renewed danger as extreme heat and poor air quality trigger warnings. Two active fires in the Fort McMurray Forest Area, fueled by scorching, dry conditions, remain under control but pose a high risk of spreading. Smoke from Saskatchewan and Manitoba fires is blanketing the area, prompting health advisories for vulnerable groups to limit outdoor exposure. With daytime highs near 30°C and overnight lows around 20°C, Environment Canada has issued heat warnings—advising everyone to stay hydrated, avoid midday heat, and seek help if symptoms of heat illness arise.
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