Members of the Canadian Armed Forces are about to arrive in Alberta as the province braces for hot, dry conditions that could worsen an already intense wildfire season.
Temperatures in the 20s and 30s are expected in some areas over the next few days, with daytime temperatures up to 15 degrees above normal.
The Alberta government has announced that it will join the federal government in a matching gift program with the Canadian Red Cross that would see every dollar donated become $3.
The dire situation even caught the attention of King Charles, who sent thoughts and prayers to the people of Alberta in a written statement released by the Office of the Governor General.
The provincial state of emergency has been in place since last Saturday.
There were 74 active wildfires in the province as of early Friday morning, with 21 out of control.