Fort McMurray Wildfire Update
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‘The Beast’ is still burning east of Fort McMurray 1 year laterThe Fort McMurray wildfire is still considered an “active fire” by officials in Alberta one year after breaking out.EnvironmentDec 19, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire: ‘The beast’ finally under controlThe massive Fort McMurray wildfire which has been burning in northeastern Alberta for more than two months has been declared under control.EnvironmentJul 5, 2016
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Federal government commits $300M in disaster recovery funds to AlbertaThe federal government has committed $300 million to Alberta through the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) program.CanadaJun 17, 2016
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300 South African firefighters to leave Fort McMurray early after wage disputeThe 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.EnvironmentJun 9, 2016
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Fort McMurray pit bull avoids Ontario ban with layover at Toronto airportLucy 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.FeaturesMay 30, 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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Edmonton ready to deploy 3 teams to Fort McMurray to begin assessing damageThe 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.CanadaMay 12, 2016
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