Canadian firefighters fight grass fires near the city of Edmonton in the west of the country. In connection with the threat of health and life, a state of emergency was introduced. Some residents were evacuated.
According to local authorities, fire appeared last weekend near the city of Edmonton. The probable cause of the flames was the fault of the off -road car. In the west of Canada, there were conditions conducive to the development of fires, associated with strong wind and low humidity.
In connection with the threat to health and life in several counties, a state of emergency was introduced.
Evacuation of residents
Local unique states were introduced in Thorhild, Athabasca and Sturgeon. Some residents were evacuated, and the others were recommended to prepare to leave the houses. Some roads were closed due to the spreading fire. The firefighting operation is carried out, among others, from the air.
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