Alberta wildfires: Province gives update as some communities prepare for possible evacuations | LIVE

Alberta officials are expected to provide an update on Saturday on the ongoing wildifres situation across the province.

Officials with Wildfire Alberta warned on Friday that more challenging conditions were on the way and the wildfire danger in the province is expected to grow as the temperatures rise.

"We are expecting hot and dry conditions in most of the province, which will make the wildfire danger climb. We're likely to see more intense wildfire activity this weekend and into early next week," said Josee St-Onge with Alberta Wildfire.

There were 44 active wildfires in the forest protection area of the province as of Saturday; 21 of those are considered to be out of control.

According to the Emergency Management Agency, there are approximately 16,500 evacuees in Alberta as of Friday.

The agency is also asking residents of communities on evacuation alerts to remain prepared to evacuate and make plans for any pets.

"I urge you to pack important medication and documents and enough food and supplies for a minimum of seven days and people should make plans for their pets," said executive director Colin Blair.

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