Fort McMurray rainfall brings flooding and reduced wildfire risk

Fort McMurray rainfall brings flooding and reduced wildfire risk

FORT McMURRAY — Wildfire danger has fallen to low or moderate levels across much of northern Alberta after heavy rainfall soaked the region and caused localized flooding in Fort McMurray. Alberta’s fire danger forecast shows reduced wildfire risk throughout much of the province’s north, including the Fort McMurray and Lac La Biche forest areas. Alberta Wildfire says fires can still ignite under current conditions, but are not expected to spread …