Global News EdmontonJun 6, 2025
Swan Hills evacuees allowed home as nearby wildfire now being held
Residents of Swan Hills are allowed to go home, 10 days after a wildfire in the area forced the northern Alberta community's 1,300 residents to flee.
#wildfire #evacuation #residents #SwanHills #Alberta #Fire
https://globalnews.ca/news/11214814/swan-hills-wildfire-evacuation-order-lifted/
Edwin G. Jun 5, 2025

Nearly half of the buildings in Chipewyan Lake, Alberta  have been destroyed by a wildfire.

The evacuation order has been lifted in Swan Hills, but notice stays in effect.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-wildfire-chipewyan-lake-1.7553181
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Près de la moitié des structures de Chipewyan Lake, Alberta  ont été détruites par un feu de forêt.

L'ordre d'évacuation a été levé à Swan Hills, mais l’avis demeure en vigueur.

// Article en anglais //

#Alberta #ChipewyanLake #SwanHills #ABfires #FeuxAB

Nearly half of northern Alberta community destroyed as wildfires flare | CBC News

As Albertans forced out by wildfires wait for word when it will be safe to return home, other evacuees are learning their homes have been lost to the flames. 

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CBC EdmontonMay 29, 2025
Dangerous fire conditions expected as fight to save Swan Hills continues
Extreme heat, low humidity, and strong winds are expected to fuel a wildfire that has put a northern Alberta town under threat and forced hundreds of people from their homes.
#fire #weather #emergency #SwanHills #Alberta #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dangerous-fire-conditions-expected-as-fight-to-save-swan-hills-continues-1.7545904?cmp=rss
CBC EdmontonMay 29, 2025
Northern Alberta community begins welcoming wildfire evacuees
Fire crews are facing a challenging day as a wildfire encroaches on the town of Swan Hills in northern Alberta.
#wildfire #evacuee #firecrew #Alberta #SwanHills #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/northern-alberta-community-begins-welcoming-wildfire-evacuees-1.7544629?cmp=rss
CBC CalgaryMay 29, 2025
Dangerous fire conditions expected as fight to save Swan Hills continues
Extreme heat, low humidity, and strong winds are expected to fuel a wildfire that has put a northern Alberta town under threat and forced hundreds of people from their homes.
#fire #weather #emergency #SwanHills #Alberta #News
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dangerous-fire-conditions-expected-as-fight-to-save-swan-hills-continues-1.7545904?cmp=rss
Global News CalgaryMay 28, 2025
‘Seasoned’ Swan Hills wildfire evacuees find safe haven in Whitecourt
'We're happy when people feel safe here because that's what we're trying to deliver,' said Whitecourt Mayor Tom Pickard as hundreds of wildfire evacuees sought refuge in his town.
#wildfire #evacuees #refuge #SwanHills #Whitecourt #Fire
https://globalnews.ca/news/11199479/swan-hills-wildfire-whitecourt-evacuees/
Global News EdmontonMay 28, 2025
‘Seasoned’ Swan Hills wildfire evacuees find safe haven in Whitecourt
'We're happy when people feel safe here because that's what we're trying to deliver,' said Whitecourt Mayor Tom Pickard as hundreds of wildfire evacuees sought refuge in his town.
#wildfire #evacuees #refuge #SwanHills #Whitecourt #Fire
https://globalnews.ca/news/11199479/swan-hills-wildfire-whitecourt-evacuees/
Global News LethbridgeMay 28, 2025
‘Seasoned’ Swan Hills wildfire evacuees find safe haven in Whitecourt
'We're happy when people feel safe here because that's what we're trying to deliver,' said Whitecourt Mayor Tom Pickard as hundreds of wildfire evacuees sought refuge in his town.
#wildfire #evacuees #refuge #SwanHills #Whitecourt #Fire
https://globalnews.ca/news/11199479/swan-hills-wildfire-whitecourt-evacuees/
Global News CalgaryMay 27, 2025
Swan Hills under evacuation as wildfire threatens northern Alberta town
The Town of Swan Hills said a reception center has been set up at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre in Whitecourt, located about 80 kilometres to the south.
#wildfire #evacuation #emergency #SwanHills #Alberta #Whitecourt
https://globalnews.ca/news/11197378/swan-hills-wildfire-2025/
Global News EdmontonMay 27, 2025
Swan Hills under evacuation as wildfire threatens northern Alberta town
The Town of Swan Hills said a reception center has been set up at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre in Whitecourt, located about 80 kilometres to the south.
#wildfire #evacuation #emergency #SwanHills #Alberta #Whitecourt
https://globalnews.ca/news/11197378/swan-hills-wildfire-2025/