Alberta Wildfire reports only six carryover wildfires remain from the 2024 season, a significant drop from the over 60 following the record-breaking 2023 wildfires. These remaining fires will be monitored through winter, with firefighters on standby for response. Meanwhile, wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed two lives, destroyed over 1,000 structures in Pacific Palisades, and forced thousands to evacuate.

Firefighters are facing extreme winds, power outages, and water shortages. California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency as efforts to contain the fires continue.

For Fort McMurray, this serves as a stark reminder of the devastation caused by the 2016 wildfire that left its own lasting scars on the community. This ongoing situation highlights the unpredictable nature of wildfires, with both local and international regions impacted by the extreme power of these natural disasters.