Fire nightmare in Canada: thousands flee

As wildfires in the western Canadian province of Alberta spread to 108 points, the number of people evacuated from their homes rose to 29,000.

In the statement from the authorities of the province of Alberta, it was indicated that the fires, which began on May 6, spread to 108 points with the expansion to the neighboring region of British Columbia, for which the number of people evacuated increased to 29 thousand. .

The statement said the flames are expected to spread due to high winds in British Columbia, and people living around the wildfires in the region have been called to evacuate their homes.

Colin Blair, director of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency, said net damage reports are not yet complete due to the harsh conditions, but preliminary estimates show several buildings were damaged in the town of Fox Lake, including 20 houses, a police station and a store.

A state of emergency has been declared

In the Canadian province of Alberta, 13 thousand people have been evacuated from their homes due to the forest fires that have been registered since May 6.

Authorities reported that 19 of the fires in 78 locations were out of control due to extreme heat and wind. Alberta Provincial Premier Danielle Smith announced that a state of emergency had been declared in the province.

Evacuees are provided with free temporary housing, food services, clothing, medical care, and care for their animals. (AA)