Record Wildfires Ravage Canada's Alberta Province, Forcing Mass Evacuations

Over 100 wildfires in Alberta have burned nearly 1 million acres and forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.
Oil and gas production in Alberta has been temporarily disrupted, with several major producers shutting in operations.
The wildfires, fueled by hot and dry conditions, have caused extensive damage to property and infrastructure.
The government of Alberta has declared a provincial state of emergency and requested additional resources and support from the federal government to battle the wildfires.
Though cooler temperatures have provided temporary relief, the wildfire threat is expected to continue for the foreseeable future.