Fort McMurray Wildfire Update

• ‘The Beast’ is still burning east of Fort McMurray 1 year later

  The Fort McMurray wildfire is still considered an “active fire” by officials in Alberta one year after breaking out.

  Environment

  Dec 19, 2016
  
• Fort McMurray wildfire: ‘The beast’ finally under control

  The massive Fort McMurray wildfire which has been burning in northeastern Alberta for more than two months has been declared under control.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2016
  
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• Fort McMurray wildfire: Federal government commits $300M in disaster recovery funds to Alberta

  The federal government has committed $300 million to Alberta through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2016
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• 300 South African firefighters to leave Fort McMurray early after wage dispute

  The agency that employs 300 South African firefighters who have been helping battle the Fort McMurray wildfire said it is bringing the workers home early after a pay dispute.

  Environment

  Jun 9, 2016
• Fort McMurray pit bull avoids Ontario ban with layover at Toronto airport

  Lucy the pit bull has made it across Ontario. The dog and her family from Fort McMurray, Alta., were stuck in Manitoba last week while trying to drive across the country to their home province of Prince Edward Island.

  Features

  May 30, 2016
• Alberta fire ban and off-highway vehicle restrictions eased ahead of long weekend

  The government says wet, cool weather in some areas has reduced the wildfire hazard.

  Canada

  May 19, 2016
• Phased re-entry into Fort McMurray after wildfire to begin June 1

  Premier 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.

  Politics

  May 18, 2016
• Fort McMurray wildfire’s return stalls Alberta oilsands recovery

  Plans 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.

  Canada

  May 17, 2016
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• Fort McMurray wildfire: Oilsands work camp destroyed as flames threaten other sites

  The 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.

  Canada

  May 17, 2016
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• Edmonton ready to deploy 3 teams to Fort McMurray to begin assessing damage

  The City of Edmonton is ready to send three crews up to Fort McMurray to begin assessing the damage as the region moves from the disaster phase to the recovery phase.

  Canada

  May 12, 2016