Alberta to drop state of emergency as wildfire situation improves

The Alberta government will drop a provincial state of emergency that was put in place nearly a month ago when out-of-control wildfires forced thousands of residents from their homes. 

Mike Ellis, minister of public safety and emergency services, made the announcement during a news conference Saturday.

“This does not mean that the work to fight these fires and protect communities is over,” Ellis said, noting that the wildfire situation remains serious but has improved.

“We have the resources in place to protect the health and safety and well-being of Albertans without the extraordinary powers of the Emergency Management Act.” 

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