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Alberta Premier Under Fire as Wildfires Rage
As Alberta grapples with unprecedented wildfires, Premier Danielle Smith faces intense scrutiny over her handling of the crisis. The blazes, which have been raging across the province, have led to extensive evacuations, property damage, and a significant strain on emergency services.
The wildfires, exacerbated by unseasonably high temperatures and prolonged drought conditions, have burned through thousands of acres of forested land. Authorities have issued evacuation orders for several communities, and thousands of residents have been...
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