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Fort McMurray wildfire: ‘The fire conditions are extreme’: fire chief on how fire will be worse on Tuesday
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03:33 | June 28, 2024
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01:50 | May 16, 2024
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Treaty 8 chiefs show support for Woodland Cree energy lease site blockade
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‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire
01:57 | May 15, 2024
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Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents in limbo
01:56 | May 15, 2024
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Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes
02:14 | May 14, 2024
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes
02:12 | May 13, 2024
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02:09 | May 9, 2024
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Rain is good, but more still needed to avoid drought in Alberta
01:41 | May 7, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: ‘The fire conditions are extreme’: fire chief on how fire will be worse on Tuesday
Description
May 3, 2016
Darby Allen, regional fire chief for the Wood Buffalo municipality, said the fire conditions are extreme in the region because higher temperatures cause the humidity levels to go down quicker, which means the fire will "go more ferociously and quicker than in days previously."
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Fort McMurray wildfire: ‘The fire conditions are extreme’: fire chief on how fire will be worse on Tuesday00:28 | May 3, 2016
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CNRL fined for not stopping birds from nesting on oilsands tailings pond island01:12 | July 15, 2024
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Calgary water emergency: City eases outdoor restrictions, lifts fire ban04:43 | July 6, 2024
-
Edmonton activates extreme weather response as temperatures soar01:42 | July 5, 2024
-
Wildfires threatening communities and businesses in northern Alberta01:42 | July 5, 2024
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Edmonton weather forecast: Friday, June 28, 202403:33 | June 28, 2024
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Edmonton weather forecast: Thursday, June 27, 202403:20 | June 27, 2024
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‘Drink beer instead of water’: Calgary mayor offers Father’s Day tips in lighthearted water main break update00:57 | June 16, 2024
-
Calgary water main break: Mayor Gondek praises locals for record low water consumption02:38 | June 16, 2024
-
Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change05:44 | June 15, 2024
-
‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change01:48 | June 11, 2024
-
Canada Growth Fund partners with Varme Energy for technology to make clean energy00:37 | June 11, 2024
-
GNM – Nuclear Energy Future05:15 | May 28, 2024
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Dramatic rescue of newborn foal captured on video00:49 | May 27, 2024
-
County of Lethbridge man harnesses wind with “Art That Spins”01:53 | May 24, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
-
Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:48 | May 16, 2024
-
Treaty 8 chiefs show support for Woodland Cree energy lease site blockade02:03 | May 16, 2024
-
‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
-
Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents in limbo01:56 | May 15, 2024
-
Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:14 | May 14, 2024
-
‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
-
Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season02:09 | May 9, 2024
-
Rain is good, but more still needed to avoid drought in Alberta01:41 | May 7, 2024
-
Fires, floods and more: How to prepare for emergencies01:32 | May 7, 2024
-
Worst case scenario for B.C. fruit growers as many crops ruined01:44 | May 7, 2024
-
$2.4B Capital Power carbon capture project cancelled01:55 | May 2, 2024
-
Carbon capture and storage ‘is happening,’ but ‘won’t fix our climate change problem’: Guilbeault01:08 | May 2, 2024
-
Future of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as long-awaited project opens02:39 | May 1, 2024
-
It’s opening day for the $34B Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion02:09 | May 1, 2024
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Celebrate Earth Day 2024 with Julia Grieve05:13 | April 23, 2024
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St. Oscar Romero High School goes green for Earth Day01:50 | April 22, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: ‘The fire conditions are extreme’: fire chief on how fire will be worse on Tuesday00:28 | May 3, 2016
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CNRL fined for not stopping birds from nesting on oilsands tailings pond island01:12 | July 15, 2024
-
Calgary water emergency: City eases outdoor restrictions, lifts fire ban04:43 | July 6, 2024
-
Edmonton activates extreme weather response as temperatures soar01:42 | July 5, 2024
-
Wildfires threatening communities and businesses in northern Alberta01:42 | July 5, 2024
-
Edmonton weather forecast: Friday, June 28, 202403:33 | June 28, 2024
-
Edmonton weather forecast: Thursday, June 27, 202403:20 | June 27, 2024
-
‘Drink beer instead of water’: Calgary mayor offers Father’s Day tips in lighthearted water main break update00:57 | June 16, 2024
-
Calgary water main break: Mayor Gondek praises locals for record low water consumption02:38 | June 16, 2024
-
Canadian wildfire fighters don’t want ‘catastrophe’ to be ‘catalyst’ for change05:44 | June 15, 2024
-
‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change01:48 | June 11, 2024
-
Canada Growth Fund partners with Varme Energy for technology to make clean energy00:37 | June 11, 2024
-
GNM – Nuclear Energy Future05:15 | May 28, 2024
-
Dramatic rescue of newborn foal captured on video00:49 | May 27, 2024
-
County of Lethbridge man harnesses wind with “Art That Spins”01:53 | May 24, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
-
Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:48 | May 16, 2024
-
Treaty 8 chiefs show support for Woodland Cree energy lease site blockade02:03 | May 16, 2024
-
‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
-
Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents in limbo01:56 | May 15, 2024
-
Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:14 | May 14, 2024
-
‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:12 | May 13, 2024
-
Canada preparing more firefighters, technology ahead of wildfire season02:09 | May 9, 2024
-
Rain is good, but more still needed to avoid drought in Alberta01:41 | May 7, 2024
-
Fires, floods and more: How to prepare for emergencies01:32 | May 7, 2024
-
Worst case scenario for B.C. fruit growers as many crops ruined01:44 | May 7, 2024
-
$2.4B Capital Power carbon capture project cancelled01:55 | May 2, 2024
-
Carbon capture and storage ‘is happening,’ but ‘won’t fix our climate change problem’: Guilbeault01:08 | May 2, 2024
-
Future of Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as long-awaited project opens02:39 | May 1, 2024
-
It’s opening day for the $34B Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion02:09 | May 1, 2024
-
Celebrate Earth Day 2024 with Julia Grieve05:13 | April 23, 2024
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St. Oscar Romero High School goes green for Earth Day01:50 | April 22, 2024
Fort McMurray wildfire: ‘The fire conditions are extreme’: fire chief on how fire will be worse on Tuesday
Description
May 3, 2016
Darby Allen, regional fire chief for the Wood Buffalo municipality, said the fire conditions are extreme in the region because higher temperatures cause the humidity levels to go down quicker, which means the fire will "go more ferociously and quicker than in days previously."
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