Alberta wildfires: evacuation orders, fire bans and wildfire status [Video]

Wildfire season is underway in Alberta and it can be a scary and uncertain time for those forced to flee their homes.

Here are links to everything you need to know about evacuation alerts and orders in Alberta, wildfire status and danger, and fire advisories, restrictions and bans.

Emergency information

For the latest information about which areas in Alberta are under an evacuation alert or order due to a wildfire, visit the Alberta Emergency Alert website.

For the latest information about wildfire status and danger across the province, visit the Alberta Wildfire website.

The latest information on fire advisories, restrictions and bans across the province can be found on the Alberta fire bans website.

When people are forced to evacuate their homes, they’re often not given a lot of time to get out. People can prepare ahead of time.

Prepare an emergency kit

The Alberta government recommends taking enough supplies …