Fort McMurray wildfire classified as ‘being held’
In a Sunday evening update, officials downgraded the status of a wildfire near Fort McMurray, which was previously classified as 'out of control.' The fire is now 'being held.'
Fire
May 20
Edmonton’s humane society supporting evacuated Fort McMurray pet owners
Work is underway to provide support to people and pets who have been affected by the wildfire evacuations in Fort McMurray, Alta.
Fire
May 16
Changing winds expected to help fight Fort McMurray wildfire that forced evacuation
In all, about 6,600 residents from the southern part of Fort McMurray, a community of about 68,000 people, have been forced to leave their homes.
Canada
May 15
Fort McMurray wildfire doesn’t grow Sunday, but is still deemed ‘out of control’
A wildfire near Fort McMurray is still classified as out of control but has not grown since Saturday, Alberta Wildfire officials said.
Fire
May 19
Fort McMurray wildfire behaviour expected to be ‘subdued’ with cooler temperatures, rain
Alberta Wildfire officials said the Fort McMurray wildfire remained the same size Friday morning as it was on Thursday.
Fire
May 17
Wildfire evacuation order issued for parts of Fort McMurray
Residents of several neighbourhoods in Fort McMurray have been ordered to leave their homes due to an out-of-control wildfire.
Fire
May 14
Fort McMurray wildfire that forced evacuations did not grow overnight
The MWF-O17 fire has already forced thousands of people in the Fort McMurray area to leave their homes this week.
Fire
May 16
Alberta explores alternative route out of Fort McMurray as wildfire forces residents to flee
As thousands of Fort McMurray residents were forced from their homes due to wildfire, the provincial government said it is exploring another road out of the Alberta community.
Canada
May 15
Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents and oil operations in limbo
Evacuees, fire officials and oilsands operations around Fort McMurray are closely watching as wildfires threaten their properties.
Fire
May 15
Fort McMurray evacuation order lifted after subdued wildfire behaviour
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has lifted the evacuation order for the residents of several communities in Fort McMurray, Alta.
Fire
May 18
Evacuation alert issued for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek as wildfire continues to grow
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo issued the evacuation alert for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek on Friday.
Fire
May 10
Out-of-control wildfire in northeastern Alberta believed to be 67 hectares
A wildfire is burning out of control in northeastern Alberta, approximately 4.5 kilometres east of Saprae Creek Estates in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.
Canada
Apr 22
11 new wildfire starts across Alberta, evacuation alerts expanded near Fort McMurray
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) expanded its evacuation alert as of 3 p.m. Saturday.
Canada
May 11
Book about Fort McMurray wildfire shortlisted for Shaughnessy Cohen Prize
John Vaillant's bestselling book about the Fort McMurray wildfire is shortlisted for the Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing.
Canada
Mar 20
B.C. mayor prepares for ‘last stand’ as wind threatens to push fire into town
A specialist with the B.C. Wildfire Service says an intense wildfire could hit Fort Nelson on Monday morning, based on forecasts that have been calling for strong winds.
Fire
May 13
Cool, wet weather leads to ‘significant decline’ in Alberta wildfire risk
The Alberta government says cool, wet weather over the past week has lowered the risk of wildfires in the province.
Environment
May 23
Rain provides help to some firefighters in northern Alberta
While people in a number of communities in northern Alberta remain on evacuation alert because of out-of-control wildfires, a change in the weather is providing some help.
Environment
May 13
Wildfires are growing across Western Canada, displacing thousands
In B.C., an area around Fort Nelson is under evacuation with the Parker Lake wildfire burning close by and the larger Patry Creek wildfire raging to the northwest.
Canada
May 15
Evacuation orders increase in parts of B.C. due to wildfires burning
A wildfire in the community of Fort Nelson has significantly expanded as residents in British Columbia's northeast receive more mandatory evacuation orders.
Fire
May 14
‘Panic and anxiety’: Western Canada continues evacuations as wildfires rage on
Smoke from the numerous wildfires has also been causing reduced visibility and air quality issues in several prairie cities
Canada
May 12
