As many as 47 new wildfires were reported in Alberta over the past 24 hours, as extreme heat and dry weather are currently fanning about 150 wildfires in Canada’s oil-producing province. Fire bans and alerts of severe fire threats are in place for many areas close to oil sands producing sites. In May, a fire that was out of control came within 3 miles of Fort McMurray, the unofficial capital of Canada’s oil sands, leading to the evacuation of 6,600 residents. The wildfires returned in full force in July, disrupting some oil…
