Canadian Towns Face Wildfire Threats as Weather Conditions Shift

Rain offers relief to Alberta's oil-sands region, while British Columbia's Fort Nelson braces for aggressive fires.

Fort McMurray, Alberta, sees reduced wildfire threat with approaching rain, easing evacuation alerts.
Fort Nelson, British Columbia, contends with a 13,000-acre wildfire, prompting evacuation orders.
Unusually dry and windy conditions have intensified fire behavior in British Columbia.
Canada's ongoing drought and high temperatures contribute to increased wildfire activity.
Air quality alerts issued in parts of the U.S. due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.