Canada declares national emergency as Alberta wildfire spreads
Over 80,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate as the blaze, driven by drought conditions and wind gusts above 60km/h, threatens three townships.
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Chloe RenaudUS & Canada reporter
Over 80,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate as the blaze, driven by drought conditions and wind gusts above 60km/h, threatens three townships.
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