Canada's largest oil-producing province is facing a threat of wildfires, with a production of 500,000 barrels per day at risk.

According to reports, wildfires in Alberta, Canada are threatening nearly 500,000 barrels of oil per day, with high temperatures and winds causing flames to spread near large oil sands operations. According to data from Alberta's energy regulatory agency and fire department, in the hot and dry weather, the province has a total of 30 out-of-control fires, with flames approaching within 20 kilometers of an area producing 458,000 barrels per day.