Western Canada braces for 'extreme' heat wave, raising fire risk in Alberta and B.C.

A heat wave that's expected to push daytime temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above seasonal norms is raising the wildfire risk in Alberta and British Columbia, where crews are already battling early-season blazes.

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