12 parks closed in western Canada due to risk of fires
MONTREAL: Authorities in the western Canadian province of Alberta battling devastating wildfires have closed twelve local parks ahead of the long holiday weekend, fearing fresh flames, officials said Friday.Alberta has declared a state of emergency and asked for foreign aid with more than 800,000 hectares of land destroyed in fires and thousands of people evacuated since the beginning of the month.
'It is critical that all Albertans remain vigilant and closely follow updates on the wildfire situation across the province.'Christie Tucker of the Alberta Wildfire Fire Department said nearly half fires are started by people.'We will manage the wildfire situation in the face of extreme conditions and we ask Albertans for their help, too,' she said. 'Don't be responsible for starting a new wildfire.
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