Aftermath of wildfire devastation in Western Canada

Aftermath and damage caused by the Western Canadian wildfires in Alberta. Some residents have been able to return to their homes, but several fires remain out of control. Authorities have lifted evacuation orders for a handful of communities after beating back flames, but suffocating smoke still fills the air.

The number of wildfires that forced 30,000 people to flee in the past four days has fallen from a peak of 110 to 81, with 24 still listed as out of control.Alberta Premier Danielle Smith noted that 30,000 hectares  in the province are usually consumed by wildfires each year.