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Wildfire, Alberta and oil sands

Bloomberg · 4h

Alberta Wildfire Danger Eases With Rain as Oil Output Restored

A second day of rain slowed the spread of wildfires in Alberta, allowing some oil sands production to be restored.

Reuters on MSN · 2d

Alberta's wildfires disrupt some 7% of Canada's oil production

By Amanda Stephenson CALGARY (Reuters) -Wildfires burning in Canada's oil-producing province of Alberta have affected more than 344,000 barrels per day of oil sands production, or about 7% of the country's overall crude oil output,

CBC on MSN · 1d

Wildfire shuts down 7% of Canadian oil production

The Caribou Lake fire in northeastern Alberta has temporarily shut down some oilsands operations. Companies say the fire, which covers roughly 61,500 hectares, has cut seven per cent of Canada’s total oil production at a time when crude oil supplies are already strained.

Canada, wildfire

CBS News on MSN · 6h

Canada wildfires spread, forcing more than 33,000 to evacuate as smoke impacts U.S. and reaches Europe

Wildfires scorching several Canadian provinces have driven at least 33,400 people from their homes, with smoke now reaching all the way to Europe.

National Post on MSN · 1h

What we know about the wildfires burning in Canada and sending smoke to the U.S. and U.K.

Evacuations for Webequie First Nation, in Nipigon, where the fires have blackened 8,000 hectares, were carried out last week, and more than 400 members relocated. Deer Lake First Nation was also being evacuated this week, with 1,300 members needing relocation.

The Indianapolis Star on MSN · 8h

Air quality near me today in Indianapolis? Canada wildfires smoke map, air quality index, photos

Canada wildfires continue to burn, as smoke from the Canadian fires are affecting U.S. air quality in several states, including Indiana. What we know.

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across a 3rd of US

The New York Times · 7h

Wildfires Are Raging in the Canadian Prairies: What to Know

Lightning, which is more common in hotter temperatures, is usually the cause of wildfires that burn the most land. In 2023, scientists at Canada’s natural resources department found that lightning sparked fires that burned 93 percent of the total wildfire area, and the remaining seven percent of the area burned from human causes.

U.S. News & World Report · 6h

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across a Third of US

(Reuters) -Smoke from wildfires burning in three Canadian provinces covered about a third of the U.S. on Wednesday, forecasters said, but had little effect on air quality except in New England and parts of New York state and the Midwest.

ABC · 2h

As Canadian wildfire smoke travels down to US, here's why it can be so dangerous

As hundreds of wildfires burn across Canada, smoke is traveling south and potentially affecting Americans’ health. Here's why it can be so dangerous.

55mon MSN

Mandatory evacuation order issued for area in Lac La Biche County due to wildfire

The alert is in effect for southern Winefred Lake and Grist Lake, around 400 kilometres northeast of Edmonton.

23mon MSN

Data capturing hot spots and burned acres show Canada wildfire season off to wild start

Canada’s wildfire season is off to an intense start. A NASA satellite has recorded thousands of hot spots across the country ...

Calgary Herald on MSN16h

Wildfire updates: More hot, dry conditions expected | CNRL restarts oilsands site | Air quality warnings issued for northern Alberta

Showers were expected Tuesday in the area around Edmonton, where some of the province’s wildfires are burning, according to ...

23hon MSN

Environment Canada issues wildfire air quality alerts for Edmonton area, most of northern Alberta

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued warnings and special air quality statements due to wildfire smoke for areas ...

Oregon crews battling wildfires in Canada expect increase in fire activity

Wildfires are forcing evacuations across three separate provinces in Canada. According to officials, more than 25,000 people ...

Calgary Herald on MSN5h

Wildfire live updates: Half of Chipewyan Lake's buildings burned down | Wildfires force evacuations from mining operations

Wildfires in Alberta have forced evacuations and at one point shut about seven per cent of Canada’s daily oil production. About 462,000 barrels of daily crude output was within 10 kilometers of blazes ...

Alberta Fire Threat Stabilizes as Rain Slows Some Blazes’ Growth

Alberta’s wildfire threat stabilized as rain slowed the growth of some blazes that have forced evacuations and shut about 7% ...

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