'This could be a turning point': Rain brings hope for firefighting efforts in Alberta

Fewer fires were burning in Alberta Monday, thanks to rain and cooler weather across the province. "The wildfire situation remains highly volatile across Alberta, but we are hopeful that there is some relief in sight," said Bre Hutchinson, Alberta Emergency Management Agency executive director. The number of active wildfires had dropped to 81, down from 91 on Saturday. Of those, 23 were classified as out-of-control. Sixteen evacuation orders remained in place, and almost 10,900 Albertans were un