Thousands forced to evacuate from homes in Alta. as wildfires worsen

Communities from across Alberta have been forced to evacuate as a towering wildfire has been worsened by dry, windy conditions.

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[lpcookie]

My Aunt, cousins, and their family have evacuated from there. Glad to know this afternoon they r all safe. I'm praying they won't lose their homes.

[michaelsyntak]

There was never this problem when loggers were allowed to cut blocks creating fire breaks.

[Dhawk]

Imagine an evacuation with electric cars all trying to charge for 3 hrs.

[CSM.J]

Did anyone notice how horrifically quick this happened?

[sqr]

So why the hell did these control burners do this. It’s disgusting how crews let this get out of control. All of this poor animals.

[ManMythLegend]

Sending love from quebec, stay strong stay safe everyone

[lancegraham]

Evansburg is my home town...my great grandfather helped to build the united church in 1920. My prayers are going out

[turtles]

Prayers from fort mcmurray hopefully they don’t spread and become under control

[pd]

How much farmland is near these fires I wonder 🤔

[elfiekron]

Praying for safety for all affected! ❤

[rfastkats]

How many started because of arson? they caught some arsonists.

[charlesleblanc]

With all the weird occurrences happening all over the place it makes you wonder if these "wild fires" were not set on purpose ?!

[jewels]

Omg I'm so sorry everyone!!!! B.C Sending it love and prayers and support. Hope everyone is ok!. ❤️😓

[SomeGuy-hdcn]

Gas is 1.24? What the absolute F....??

[mickeyandres]

Intentional fire starters running amuck in Alberta.

[islandgirl]

Where is our Military? We need bodies ...Where is our Prime Minister? Oh yeah Partying it up in Uk for Charlie. Shame.

[CrazyGreeneyedCraftylady]

So so sorry! We were in Fm for the fires they had, it was horrible, i hope you all safe!!!

[davegravitt]

The community government should be sued for starting the fire break fires and losing control of it! Like wtf?

[mrmaphousa]

Hope rain come soon. Best wishes from Vancouver island.

[macsvoltage]

All this is happening after the UCP cut the budget for fighting fires. Sounds about right.