Western Canada Braces for Early Heat Wave, Raising Wildfire Risk in Alberta and BC

Western Canada Braces for Early Heat Wave, Raising Wildfire Risk in Alberta and BC
The East side of the Paskwa fire (HWF030) burns in the High Level Forest Area district of Alberta in a May 9, 2023, handout photo. The Canadian Press/HO-Government of Alberta Fire Service
The Canadian Press
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Western Canada is bracing for an unseasonable heat wave and dry spell that will raise the risk of wildfires in Alberta and British Columbia over the coming days.
Environment Canada meteorologist John Cragg says there’s little to no precipitation on the horizon, save for some potential for thunderstorms in parts of Alberta before temperatures heat up heading into the weekend.