Wildfire Prompts Emergency Alert for Two Communities in Western Canada

An evacuation alert was issued Friday night for two communities in Canada's western province of Alberta due to an out-of-control wildfire.

The two communities were Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek Estates. The fire is currently 25 km southwest of Fort McMurray, and smoke could impact visibility on Highway 63 south of Fort McMurray, Xinhua reported.

Residents in the affected area were asked to be ready to evacuate on short notice.