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Wildfire risk rises as drought grips western Canada
In Alberta and British Columbia dry conditions raise the danger of large fires. Fort McMurray area sees over 390000 hectares burning, while Slave Lake residents return home after destruction. Prince George notes a spark from a train could ignite a blaze, with weather and human causes split as main factors. Tumbler Ridge evacuees from Hourglass Creek moved to Chetwynd centers, and fire staff warn all forest-adjacent communities remain at risk.
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Alberta
Slave Lake
Saskatchewan
Prince George
Jill Chimko
Hourglass Creek
Tumbler Ridge
Dana Hicks
Fort McMurray