In Canada forests are burning: 122,000 hectares in ashes and 25,000 residents evacuated
A state of emergency has been declared in the province of Alberta, around a hundred forest fires have broken out
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Forests are burning in Canada, where around one hundred forest fires have forced the province of Alberta to declare a state of emergency and evacuate around 25,000 residents .
Governor Danielle Smith spoke of an "unprecedented" situation.
The authorities have asked thousands of people to be ready to leave at any moment: "We have declared a provincial state of emergency to preserve the safety, health and well-being of the inhabitants of Alberta," added Smith.
The cause of forest fires is to be connected "to a hot and dry spring and with lots of firewood, a few sparks are enough to start truly frightening fires ".
About 122,000 hectares were burned down , the state of emergency - Smith clarified - gives the provincial government "greater powers to respond to extreme situations, including the mobilization of additional resources and the release of emergency funds".
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