Western Canada has been hit with a series of wildfires that have forced many residents to evacuate their homes. According to the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA), there were 103 active wildfires in Alberta, burning around 121,909 hectares or 301,243 acres. Some of the fires are out of control, while others are being suppressed, but at least 24,511 people were forced to evacuate. Local authorities have declared a State of Local Emergency in 14 counties and communities, while the province’s government has activated its Emergency Management Cabinet Committee in response to the situation. The current crisis is being described as “unprecedented” by Premier Danielle Smith. The heat and dryness linked to global warming has been cited as a reason for the increase in larger, stronger fires. In the US, conditions conducive to fires are also expected in the Southwest and the Southern Plains. While spring is the season where wildfires may be more common in Alberta, the situation at the moment is described as rapidly-evolving. Residents are advised to remain alert and follow evacuation orders issued by local authorities.