Favourable Forecast May Help Alberta Firefighting Effort, but Heat Expected to Return

Favourable Forecast May Help Alberta Firefighting Effort, but Heat Expected to Return
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meets with members of the military in Edmonton who are on stand-by to help with the wildfires before she gave an update on the situation in Alberta on May 8, 2023. The Canadian Press/Jason Franson
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Parts of Alberta are experiencing cooler temperatures and even light rain as the province remains under a state of emergency while dozens of wildfires continue raging.

The government is warning, however, that a return to hot and dry conditions is expected and that fires can reignite even after several days of light rain.