Raging Wildfire Forces 9,000 To Flee Their Homes In Northern Alberta
Officials say more than 9,000 people have been forced from their homes due to out of control wildfires in the region.
The swelling numbers follow mandatory evacuation orders for communities including the Beaver First Nation, Dene Tha’ First Nation, other parts of Mackenzie County and the Peerless Trout First Nation.
People in other communities remain on evacuation alert and could be told to leave quickly if the wildfire situation gets worse.