Alberta's oil output halted due to devastating wildfires.

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Alberta's oil output halted due to devastating wildfires.
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Wildfires in Alberta, Canada's main oil-producing province, have forced energy producers to shut in at least 185,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, about 2% of Canada's output. The government has declared a state of emergency and requested federal help, including military assistance. Cooler weather on Monday helped firefighters, but it could be months before all the blazes are brought under control. The fires have displaced nearly 30,000 people and impacted the province's cattle industry. No significant damage to infrastructure has been reported, and production is expected to be restored once the wildfires are under control.

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