EDMONTON, Canada (AP) — Fire crews battled wildfires threatening communities in western Canada on Sunday as cooler temperatures and some rain brought some relief, but authorities warned that respite was only in certain areas.

Alberta officials said there were 108 active fires in the province and the number of evacuees rose to around 29,000 from around 24,000 on Saturday when a nationwide state of emergency of the province was declared.

Two wildfires in neighboring British Columbia have also forced some people from their homes, and authorities have warned high winds are expected to fan the flames in the coming days.

Provincial officials in Alberta said the weather forecast was favorable for the next few hours and days, with light rain and cloudy conditions. But they warned that a return of high temperatures and arid conditions is expected later.

“There are people who have said this season is unprecedented in recent history because we have so many scattered fires,” said Christie Tucker of the Alberta Fire Department. “It’s been an unusual year.”

Colin Blair, executive director of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency, said there were no accurate reports of the damage yet because conditions made it difficult to assess the situation. Some buildings were destroyed in the town of Fox Lake, including 20 residences, a police station and a store.

In northeast British Columbia, authorities urged residents to evacuate near two wildfires near the Alberta border, noting some people reportedly refused to leave.

“It hampers the response and puts their lives and the lives of firefighters at risk,” said Leonard Hiebert, chairman of the Peace River Regional District.

A third fire in British Columbia was out of control about 430 miles (700 kilometers) south in the Teare Creek area, and some residents near the town of McBride were evacuated.