Fort McMurray Fire Update
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Air quality advisory lifted for Fort McMurray following wildfireAHS said Tuesday air monitoring has shown the community is no longer being significantly impacted by smoke from the wildfires.EnvironmentJun 14, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire classified as ‘being held’The huge wildfire that tore through parts of Fort McMurray and northeastern Alberta is classified as being held for the first time since it became out of control in early May.CanadaJun 13, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire now covers more than 522K hectaresAs of 3 p.m. Sunday, the Fort McMurray wildfire was estimated to cover 522,892 hectares, including 741 hectares in Saskatchewan. That's up from the 504,443 hectares it covered Saturday afternoon.CanadaMay 22, 2016
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Alberta fire ban and off-highway vehicle restrictions eased ahead of long weekendThe government says wet, cool weather in some areas has reduced the wildfire hazard.CanadaMay 19, 2016
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Phased re-entry into Fort McMurray after wildfire to begin June 1Premier Rachel Notley said Fort McMurray-area residents will be allowed to return home on a voluntary, phased basis starting June 1, as long as several conditions for safe re-entry are met.PoliticsMay 18, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire’s return stalls Alberta oilsands recoveryPlans to quickly restart oilsands production in northern Alberta were turned upside down Tuesday after the Fort McMurray wildfire erupted with renewed vengeance, forcing thousands of workers to scramble to safety.CanadaMay 17, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Oilsands work camp destroyed as flames threaten other sitesThe Blacksand Executive Lodge, which provides accommodations to oilsands workers north of Fort McMurray, was destroyed by fire, Notley confirmed Tuesday. About 665 units were lost in the blaze.CanadaMay 17, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire: ‘no lines’ at Strathcona County debit card distribution centreFort McMurray evacuees can now pick-up their preloaded debit cards from the Province in Strathcona County.CanadaMay 16, 2016
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Residents see first images of homes following Fort McMurray wildfireFort McMurray residents got a first-hand look at their homes Sunday, thanks to new satellite images provided by the provincial government.CanadaMay 15, 2016
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Alberta government releases new app showing Fort McMurray wildfire damageFort McMurray residents wanting to survey the property damage left behind by the devastating wildfires can now do so through a satellite imagery app released by the province.CanadaMay 15, 2016
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