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Reuters
Reuters
Business
By Ismail Shakil

Wildfire risk spurs Alberta park closures ahead of holiday weekend

Smoke rises from areas on the southeast side of wildfire EWF-035, part of the Deep Creek Wildfire Complex which is being tackled by helicopters near Shining Bank, Alberta, Canada May 19, 2023. Alberta Wildfire/Handout via REUTERS

Authorities in Canada's main oil-producing province of Alberta have closed some parks and campgrounds, and are urging residents to avoid activities that could enrage wildfires to avoid straining firefighting resources over the holiday weekend.

Traditionally, residents spend the Victoria Day long weekend outside as families take advantage of the warmer weather to go camping or enjoy other outdoor activities.

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