![Click to play video: 'Fort McMurray wildfire: No one hurt amid evacuation, but hundreds of homes lost'](https://i1.wp.com/media.globalnews.ca/videostatic/902/411/GN160504__FIEST_848x480_679554115998.jpg?w=1200&quality=70&strip=all)
Fort McMurray wildfire: No one hurt amid evacuation, but hundreds of homes lost
Videos
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: No one hurt amid evacuation, but hundreds of homes lost
05:03 | May 4, 2016
-
Calgary ‘will run out of water’ if usage doesn’t drop: mayor
02:05 | August 27, 2024
-
How rail work stoppage could affect Canadian farmers, agriculture
01:55 | August 21, 2024
-
Palestinian-Canadian family reunited with loved ones from Gaza
02:05 | August 20, 2024
-
Jasper residents allowed to return Friday
02:16 | August 12, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Re-entry plan for evacuated residents expected for Monday
01:56 | August 10, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community
01:36 | August 7, 2024
-
Calgary area mops up after destructive hail storm
02:12 | August 6, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time
01:51 | August 2, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?
02:07 | July 30, 2024
-
Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces
02:07 | July 30, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires
01:55 | July 29, 2024
-
Jasper damage surveyed in 1st media tour since wildfire
01:56 | July 28, 2024
-
Jasper damage map released after park’s largest wildfire in century
05:04 | July 27, 2024
-
Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire
02:16 | July 25, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation
02:14 | July 25, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: 30-50% of structures damaged
04:13 | July 25, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: Crews working to save Jasper from 2 blazes
01:56 | July 24, 2024
-
‘We were all terrified’: Jasper National Park wildfire forces thousands to flee
02:06 | July 23, 2024
-
Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta
01:57 | July 22, 2024
-
2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau
01:36 | July 22, 2024
-
Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis
01:59 | June 26, 2024
-
Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season
01:46 | June 17, 2024
-
Ukrainian crew revives replica of historic Canadian ship
01:44 | June 13, 2024
-
‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change
01:48 | June 11, 2024
-
Calgary water main break spawns ‘critical water supply’ emergency alert, restrictions
01:31 | June 6, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers reach Stanley Cup Final
01:43 | June 3, 2024
-
Stanley Cup playoffs: Are the Edmonton Oilers really Canada’s team?
02:07 | May 23, 2024
-
Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?
02:37 | May 18, 2024
-
Global National: May 18
21:58 | May 18, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames
01:50 | May 16, 2024
-
Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada
01:48 | May 16, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: No one hurt amid evacuation, but hundreds of homes lost
05:03 | May 4, 2016
-
Calgary ‘will run out of water’ if usage doesn’t drop: mayor
02:05 | August 27, 2024
-
How rail work stoppage could affect Canadian farmers, agriculture
01:55 | August 21, 2024
-
Palestinian-Canadian family reunited with loved ones from Gaza
02:05 | August 20, 2024
-
Jasper residents allowed to return Friday
02:16 | August 12, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Re-entry plan for evacuated residents expected for Monday
01:56 | August 10, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community
01:36 | August 7, 2024
-
Calgary area mops up after destructive hail storm
02:12 | August 6, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time
01:51 | August 2, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?
02:07 | July 30, 2024
-
Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces
02:07 | July 30, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires
01:55 | July 29, 2024
-
Jasper damage surveyed in 1st media tour since wildfire
01:56 | July 28, 2024
-
Jasper damage map released after park’s largest wildfire in century
05:04 | July 27, 2024
-
Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire
02:16 | July 25, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation
02:14 | July 25, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: 30-50% of structures damaged
04:13 | July 25, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: Crews working to save Jasper from 2 blazes
01:56 | July 24, 2024
-
‘We were all terrified’: Jasper National Park wildfire forces thousands to flee
02:06 | July 23, 2024
-
Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta
01:57 | July 22, 2024
-
2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau
01:36 | July 22, 2024
-
Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis
01:59 | June 26, 2024
-
Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season
01:46 | June 17, 2024
-
Ukrainian crew revives replica of historic Canadian ship
01:44 | June 13, 2024
-
‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change
01:48 | June 11, 2024
-
Calgary water main break spawns ‘critical water supply’ emergency alert, restrictions
01:31 | June 6, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers reach Stanley Cup Final
01:43 | June 3, 2024
-
Stanley Cup playoffs: Are the Edmonton Oilers really Canada’s team?
02:07 | May 23, 2024
-
Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?
02:37 | May 18, 2024
-
Global National: May 18
21:58 | May 18, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames
01:50 | May 16, 2024
-
Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada
01:48 | May 16, 2024
Fort McMurray wildfire: No one hurt amid evacuation, but hundreds of homes lost
Description
May 4, 2016
Wed, May 4: It's a miracle no one was killed or seriously hurt as a wildfire engulfed parts of Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. All of the residents were evacuated, but hundreds of homes and business were lost. Reid Fiest reports.
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: No one hurt amid evacuation, but hundreds of homes lost05:03 | May 4, 2016
-
Calgary ‘will run out of water’ if usage doesn’t drop: mayor02:05 | August 27, 2024
-
How rail work stoppage could affect Canadian farmers, agriculture01:55 | August 21, 2024
-
Palestinian-Canadian family reunited with loved ones from Gaza02:05 | August 20, 2024
-
Jasper residents allowed to return Friday02:16 | August 12, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Re-entry plan for evacuated residents expected for Monday01:56 | August 10, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community01:36 | August 7, 2024
-
Calgary area mops up after destructive hail storm02:12 | August 6, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time01:51 | August 2, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:07 | July 30, 2024
-
Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces02:07 | July 30, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires01:55 | July 29, 2024
-
Jasper damage surveyed in 1st media tour since wildfire01:56 | July 28, 2024
-
Jasper damage map released after park’s largest wildfire in century05:04 | July 27, 2024
-
Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire02:16 | July 25, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation02:14 | July 25, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: 30-50% of structures damaged04:13 | July 25, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: Crews working to save Jasper from 2 blazes01:56 | July 24, 2024
-
‘We were all terrified’: Jasper National Park wildfire forces thousands to flee02:06 | July 23, 2024
-
Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta01:57 | July 22, 2024
-
2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau01:36 | July 22, 2024
-
Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
-
Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season01:46 | June 17, 2024
-
Ukrainian crew revives replica of historic Canadian ship01:44 | June 13, 2024
-
‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change01:48 | June 11, 2024
-
Calgary water main break spawns ‘critical water supply’ emergency alert, restrictions01:31 | June 6, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers reach Stanley Cup Final01:43 | June 3, 2024
-
Stanley Cup playoffs: Are the Edmonton Oilers really Canada’s team?02:07 | May 23, 2024
-
Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?02:37 | May 18, 2024
-
Global National: May 1821:58 | May 18, 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
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: No one hurt amid evacuation, but hundreds of homes lost05:03 | May 4, 2016
-
Calgary ‘will run out of water’ if usage doesn’t drop: mayor02:05 | August 27, 2024
-
How rail work stoppage could affect Canadian farmers, agriculture01:55 | August 21, 2024
-
Palestinian-Canadian family reunited with loved ones from Gaza02:05 | August 20, 2024
-
Jasper residents allowed to return Friday02:16 | August 12, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Re-entry plan for evacuated residents expected for Monday01:56 | August 10, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Evacuees reflect after bus tours of ravaged community01:36 | August 7, 2024
-
Calgary area mops up after destructive hail storm02:12 | August 6, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time01:51 | August 2, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:07 | July 30, 2024
-
Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces02:07 | July 30, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires01:55 | July 29, 2024
-
Jasper damage surveyed in 1st media tour since wildfire01:56 | July 28, 2024
-
Jasper damage map released after park’s largest wildfire in century05:04 | July 27, 2024
-
Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire02:16 | July 25, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation02:14 | July 25, 2024
-
Jasper wildfire: 30-50% of structures damaged04:13 | July 25, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: Crews working to save Jasper from 2 blazes01:56 | July 24, 2024
-
‘We were all terrified’: Jasper National Park wildfire forces thousands to flee02:06 | July 23, 2024
-
Canada wildfires: Unfavourable weather conditions fuelling nearly 500 blazes across B.C., Alberta01:57 | July 22, 2024
-
2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against Trudeau01:36 | July 22, 2024
-
Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
-
Calgary water crisis threatens tourist season01:46 | June 17, 2024
-
Ukrainian crew revives replica of historic Canadian ship01:44 | June 13, 2024
-
‘Devastating’ death of rare white grizzly bear, cubs prompts calls for change01:48 | June 11, 2024
-
Calgary water main break spawns ‘critical water supply’ emergency alert, restrictions01:31 | June 6, 2024
-
Edmonton Oilers reach Stanley Cup Final01:43 | June 3, 2024
-
Stanley Cup playoffs: Are the Edmonton Oilers really Canada’s team?02:07 | May 23, 2024
-
Did serial killer linked to 1970’s Alberta deaths also strike in BC?02:37 | May 18, 2024
-
Global National: May 1821:58 | May 18, 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
Fort McMurray wildfire: No one hurt amid evacuation, but hundreds of homes lost
Description
May 4, 2016
Wed, May 4: It's a miracle no one was killed or seriously hurt as a wildfire engulfed parts of Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. All of the residents were evacuated, but hundreds of homes and business were lost. Reid Fiest reports.
National News
-
She’s one of many ‘desperate’ Canadians seeking endometriosis help abroad. Why they must be careful1:044 hours ago
-
Singh criticizes Trudeau’s imposition of binding arbitration on rail workers: ‘Shameful’3:0912 hours ago
-
Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain lays off dozens of journalists2:0112 hours ago
-
B.C. Interior sees 5 ER closures over Labour Day long weekend staffing issues2:0312 hours ago
-
‘We have to fight’: Canada seeing renewed public support for unions1:5712 hours ago
-
Hamas hostage deaths spark grief, unrest in Israel2:2512 hours ago
-
Global National: Sept. 222:0813 hours ago
-
Russia strikes Ukraine as children return to school1:4813 hours ago
-
Hotel workers strike across US as contract talks fail1:3115 hours ago
-
German far-right party wins state election for 1st time post World War II3:0517 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Flash floods in southern India leave hundreds stranded2:0220 hours ago
-
Brazil shuts down access to Elon Musk’s X1:512 days ago
-
Demonstrations erupt in Israel after hostage deaths2:042 days ago
-
‘They could have come back alive’: Protests swell as 6 more hostages die in Gaza2:472 days ago
-
Gaudreau family GoFundMe raises over $300,000 in donations1:442 days ago
-
Boeing Starliner spacecraft set to return to earth — without its astronauts0:354 days ago
-
Business Matters: Gas prices down ahead of long weekend2:004 days ago
-
Former Calgary Flames NHL player Johnny Gaudreau, brother Matthew killed in New Jersey collision1:304 days ago
-
Afghan women sing in protest against strict Taliban laws : ‘My voice is not ‘aurat”2:305 days ago
-
BC United suspends campaign5:235 days ago
Sponsored Content
Trending
-
Trudeau announces new tariffs on Chinese EVs1:161 week ago
-
Freeland admits Canada’s immigration system has seen ‘some abuses’ with international students, temporary foreign workers4:255 days ago
-
Montreal landlord having trouble evicting alleged drug dealers bringing chaos to neighbourhood2:222 days ago
-
Demonstrations erupt in Israel after hostage deaths2:042 days ago
-
Kelowna senior’s dog stolen1:5313 hours ago
-
Ontario education minister pushing for cell phone ‘culture change’2:375 days ago
-
Ottawa inks health care funding deals across the country1:495 months ago
-
High post-secondary expenses leave Edmonton students in a pinch2:0014 hours ago
-
Canada union strikes: What’s behind all of the labour disputes?1:482 weeks ago
-
B.C. evening weather forecast: Sept. 22:0336 months ago
Canada
-
Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain lays off dozens of journalists2:0112 hours ago
-
B.C. Interior sees 5 ER closures over Labour Day long weekend staffing issues2:0312 hours ago
-
‘We have to fight’: Canada seeing renewed public support for unions1:5712 hours ago
-
Back to school: How to get back into a routine, alleviate stress2:0417 hours ago
-
Australia implements ‘right to disconnect’ from work—will Canada be next?2:132 days ago
-
B.C. Driver’s dangerous highway manoeuvre caught on camera1:463 days ago
-
Alberta premier’s hospital reform plans raise concerns over access to services2:082 days ago
-
B.C. drug deaths down in July, death toll remains grim1:533 days ago
-
A closer look at the changes to Canada’s airline industry6:234 days ago
-
BC United MLAs blindsided by Kevin Falcon’s decision1:594 days ago
U.S. News
-
Trump shooting: FBI says gunman in assassination attempt saw ‘target of opportunity’2:552 days ago
-
Trump claims family of fallen soldier asked him to take photo in Arlington National Cemetery1:314 days ago
-
Trump staff warned about taking photos before Arlington National Cemetery altercation2:045 days ago
-
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket tips over into Atlantic Ocean in failed landing attempt3:245 days ago
-
U.S. election 2024: Trump would veto federal abortion ban, campaign says1:485 days ago
-
‘Deadpool killer’ Wade Wilson sentenced to death for killing 2 Florida women in 20192:325 days ago
-
Trump faces revised 2020 U.S. election interference charges2:096 days ago
-
N.J. woman charged after climbing into tiger enclosure at zoo1:156 days ago
-
Cirque du Soleil performer injured in fall from aerial hoop2:216 days ago
-
U.S. soldier who fled to North Korea to plead guilty to desertion0:367 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Hamas hostage deaths spark grief, unrest in Israel2:2512 hours ago
-
German far-right party wins state election for 1st time post World War II3:0517 hours ago
-
Flash floods in southern India leave hundreds stranded2:0220 hours ago
-
Save the Children talks suffering in Gaza, Polio vaccine rollout6:2224 hours ago
-
Ukrainian war amputee defies odds to compete at Paralympic Games in Paris2:111 day ago
-
Israel-Hamas: Concern grows for remaining hostages in Gaza2:531 day ago
-
Brazil shuts down access to Elon Musk’s X1:512 days ago
-
Demonstrations erupt in Israel after hostage deaths2:042 days ago
-
‘They could have come back alive’: Protests swell as 6 more hostages die in Gaza2:472 days ago
-
Norway’s Princess Märtha Louise weds self-proclaimed US shaman0:312 days ago
Politics
-
Singh criticizes Trudeau’s imposition of binding arbitration on rail workers: ‘Shameful’3:0912 hours ago
-
Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Sept. 2, 202412:4512 hours ago
-
Hamas hostage deaths spark grief, unrest in Israel2:2512 hours ago
-
Province postpones Richmond housing project2:1712 hours ago
-
Edmonton councillor reveals his money plan to avoid more cuts or tax hikes5:2314 hours ago
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Sep 119:4614 hours ago
-
Canada’s E.R. Crisis6:1716 hours ago
-
German far-right party wins state election for 1st time post World War II3:0517 hours ago
-
Frustration grows over B.C. emergency department closures1:5518 hours ago
-
Immigration lawyer calls Ottawa’s move to limit temporary foreign workers ‘political’4:3223 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
B.C. Interior sees 5 ER closures over Labour Day long weekend staffing issues2:0312 hours ago
-
Back to school: How to get back into a routine, alleviate stress2:0417 hours ago
-
Families of those lost in the toxic drug crisis worried over waning public interest2:062 days ago
-
Alberta premier’s hospital reform plans raise concerns over access to services2:082 days ago
-
B.C. drug deaths down in July, death toll remains grim1:533 days ago
-
‘Just to see the top was amazing:’ Peterborough man climbs Mount Kilimanjaro for Parkinson’s disease research2:124 days ago
-
At least 9 deaths linked to Listeria outbreak in the U.S.1:345 days ago
-
E. coli outbreak declared at Blackfalds child-care centre1:335 days ago
-
Family impacted by opioid crisis speaks about about their grief2:095 days ago
-
B.C. launches hotline for opioid addiction care2:007 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Toronto homicide in alley known to residents as trouble spot1:522 days ago
-
Nutrition myths debunked: Does spicy food really your boost metabolism?6:154 days ago
-
Breaking down the challenges for stranded Boeing astronauts6:031 week ago
-
Canada’s railway labour disruption could be sign of more unrest to come2:031 week ago
-
Excessive fluoride consumption linked to lower IQ in children: report2:292 weeks ago
-
Ontario man stumbles upon ‘mind-boggling’ North Korean state TV broadcasts2:102 weeks ago
-
Randy Boissonnault potentially in violation of ethics laws3:082 weeks ago
-
Manitoba to investigate after family receives and buries the body of wrong person1:442 weeks ago
-
Jasper wildfire: Why cleaning out spoiled food may not be enough after disasters1:333 weeks ago
-
Canada’s housing market hit ‘pause’ in July despite rate cuts2:003 weeks ago
News Bloopers
-
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:053 months ago
-
Global’s Anthony Farnell performs in The Nutcracker1:149 months ago
-
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2411 months ago
-
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2115 months ago
-
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0022 months ago
-
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1724 months ago
-
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5725 months ago
-
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1425 months ago
-
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1128 months ago
-
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3823 months ago