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Over two million hectares of land burned during 2023 wildfire season in Alberta
LETHBRIDGE, AB – The wildfire season in Alberta has come to an end.
Unusually hot, dry and windy conditions in the spring resulted in an active wildfire season, with as many as 11 fires breaking out simultaneously due to lightning early in the season.
The Government of Alberta reported that 48 communities were impacted by wildfires this year, and over 38,000 Albertans were evacuated from their homes.
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