Alberta NDP leader Rachel Notley said on Twitter ("X") she is tired of the wildfire smoke and that "climate change is real."."I'm also tired of watching the UCP pit climate action and the economy against each other," said Notley.."Like all of you, I'm tired of the smoke. And for the record, climate change is real. The record wildfires this year are not a coincidence.".READ MORE: Alberta RCMP Forestry Crimes Unit investigate arson near Lac La Biche.The Alberta RCMP Forestry Crime Unit, in collaboration with Alberta Wildfire, investigated after several fires were reported, between April 22 and May 22, along Hwy 881, between Anzac, and Lac La Biche..Anzac and Lac La Biche are located 245 km and 200 km, respectively, northeast of Edmonton.."Thankfully, all fires were quickly contained without the loss of structures in the area. The investigation has determined that these fires were set deliberately," the Alberta RCMP stated.."While the RCMP continues to investigate these occurrences, we are asking for the public’s assistance to report any suspicious activity during this time period.".Also, a 54-year-old Alberta woman was charged with setting dozens of fires by the Forestry Crimes Unit of the RCMP..READ MORE: Two men charged with arson after Catholic church fire in Northern Alberta.Authorities investigated a string of wildfires near the towns of Bonnyville and Lac La Biche..Audrey Elaine Dunham, 54, of nearby Glendon, faces 32 of arson dating back to April 24. She was arrested on May 27 by the FCU, At the time of arrest, four wildfires were located nearby with a total of 19 wildfires started over the course of a few hours, said RCMP..READ MORE: Smith bringing in arson investigators from outside the province to probe wildfires.In June, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the UCP government would be bringing in arson investigators from outside the province to trace the cause of the wildfires..READ MORE: Parkland County says some wildfires appear to be intentionally caused, residents return home.In an interview with Real Talk - Ryan Jespersen, Smith said she is concerned about arson when it comes to about 175 wildfires in Alberta with no known cause..READ MORE: RCMP investigating arson in Fort McMurray.Jespersen mentioned to Smith the hot and dry conditions that allow fires to grow are part of a "changing climate."."We've had experts on the show telling us that arson is not a leading cause of wildfires based on the science," Jespersen said..READ MORE: Cold Lake RCMP charge male with church and post office fire.Smith told Jespersen she thinks he is watching the same number of stories about arson in the province as she is.."I'm very concerned that there are arsonists," Smith said.."And there have been stories as well, that we're investigating and we're bringing in arson investigators from outside the province."."Climate action IS an economic opportunity," Notley said on social media.
