Wildfires abate slowly in western Canada

By Agence France-Presse

May 12, 2023 12:06 am

(UPDATE) ENTWISTLE, Alberta: A lull in high temperatures brought some relief from wildfires in western Canada on Wednesday as reinforcements arrived to help battle the blazes.

In total, 76 forest and brush fires remained active in the western province of Alberta compared to 110 a few days ago, authorities said. Twenty-three are still considered uncontrolled.

A burnt landscape caused by wildfires is pictured near Entrance, Wild Hay area, Alberta, Canada on May 10, 2023. AFP PHOTO

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