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Wildfire live updates: Chipewyan Lake confirms 49 per cent structure loss

While Alberta wildfire activity did not escalate dramatically Tuesday night due in part to cooler weather and some precipitation, temperatures across the province are warming up Wednesday and expected to remain hot into the weekend. Crews are preparing for challenging firefighting conditions after a brief reprieve. Article content According to Environment Canada alerts, over 100 communities in the province are under air quality warnings or statements due to wildfire smoke. Article content Article content Article content Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario are also blanketed by wildfire smoke causing poor air quality and warnings from the national weather agency. Article content Article content While Alberta's smoke threat is primarily in the northwestern area of the province, sudden changes in weather could move smoke to other areas quickly. Article content Parts of the U.S. and Europe are also being affected by Canada's wildfire smoke. Article content A fire ban remains in place for northern and central parts of the province's Fire Protection Area, prohibiting wood fires on public or private land. Propane fire pits and barbecues are still allowed. Article content As of Wednesday morning, there were 53 fires burning in the province, with 24 of them classified as out of control. Over 490,000 hectares have burned in Alberta so far in 2025. Article content Article content Municipal District of Opportunity Reeve Marcel Auger and Bigstone Cree Nation Chief Andy Alook addressed Albertans on Tuesday to provide an update on the status of Chipewyan Lake fire damage. Article content Auger and Alook confirmed 38 structures and nine sheds were lost due to the fire in Chipewyan Lake. 10 other buildings were partially damaged. A further 38 structures are confirmed intact.