Alberta Steps In as BC Wildfires Rage | Calgary News

Wildfires in British Columbia are forcing thousands to flee as Alberta responds with a massive aid effort—deploying 180 firefighters, helicopters, air tankers, and equipment. The Bald Range fire near Summerland has scorched over 13,000 hectares and triggered a state of emergency. Smoke is drifting south, prompting air quality alerts across Banff and even southern Alberta cities like Calgary and Lethbridge, urging vulnerable populations to limit outdoor exposure. This cross-provincial crisis underscores nature’s fury—and the vital role of neighborly solidarity in times of disaster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff31e8a004e6f9e3