
Fort McMurray wildfire: Fleeing residents describe ‘never-ending evacuation’ as fire grows
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Fleeing residents describe ‘never-ending evacuation’ as fire grows
Description
May 5, 2016
Shortly before 10 p.m., the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo issued a mandatory evacuation order of Anzac, Gregoire Lake Estates and Fort McMurray First Nation, forcing evacuees in those areas to continue their flight. Shallima Maharaj has more.
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Fleeing residents describe ‘never-ending evacuation’ as fire grows02:12 | May 5, 2016
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Police investigate after fire destroys Edmonton elementary school playground01:59 | July 12, 2025
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Calgary crews face major challenges battling northwest fire01:56 | June 10, 2025
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Long-term health effects of poor air quality due to wildfires01:58 | June 4, 2025
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Alberta asking for help with wildfire fight01:48 | May 30, 2025
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Wildfires rage across 3 Canadian provinces, force evacuations01:29 | May 29, 2025
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Wildfires in northern Alberta force overnight evacuations of several remote communities01:58 | May 29, 2025
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Wildfire ‘red flag watch’ issued for regions of Alberta03:58 | May 28, 2025
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Alberta Wildfire dos and don’ts heading into May long weekend02:06 | May 14, 2025
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Calgary emergency crews prepare for wildfire season01:41 | May 7, 2025
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Two cats missing after house fire in Crossfield01:41 | May 7, 2025
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Alberta fire officials on alert as temperatures climb01:58 | May 2, 2025
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Man who died in Calgary house fire called ‘a hero’ by family, friends01:34 | March 26, 2025
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One dead, another hospitalized after Calgary house fire01:21 | March 24, 2025
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Home destroyed following fire in Airdrie, Alta.01:40 | March 11, 2025
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Bow Valley groups band together to prevent devastating wildfires01:56 | February 13, 2025
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Fire at Calgary dry cleaners believed to be deliberately set according to investigators02:14 | February 10, 2025
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Jasper rebuild impasse: federal, provincial governments continue to disagree01:49 | January 31, 2025
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Concerns persist over water access in Foothills County after fire01:53 | January 30, 2025
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Eau Claire condo complex that was set to be demolished catches fire02:27 | January 29, 2025
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Community rallies after Irricana fire leaves families homeless01:07 | January 27, 2025
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Jasper residents protest slow pace of wildfire recovery amid government bickering02:40 | January 24, 2025
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Calgary Fire Department investigating Marlborough business fire01:50 | January 24, 2025
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Over 600 families wait for interim housing in Jasper01:39 | January 19, 2025
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Canada’s most expensive natural disasters of 202402:29 | January 14, 2025
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Jasper wildfires: 2025 slated to be critical year for town’s recovery01:51 | January 5, 2025
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Global National: Jan. 521:56 | January 5, 2025
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30-year-old Calgary man charged in crash that killed 9-year-old Calgary girl02:32 | December 27, 2024
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Jasper mayor reflects on devastating 2024 wildfire05:11 | December 24, 2024
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Calgary condo building evacuated due to carbon monoxide01:28 | November 28, 2024
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Residents shocked after townhome explosion in southeast Calgary01:31 | November 22, 2024
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Explosion in Mahogany00:31 | November 21, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: Fleeing residents describe ‘never-ending evacuation’ as fire grows02:12 | May 5, 2016
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Police investigate after fire destroys Edmonton elementary school playground01:59 | July 12, 2025
-
Calgary crews face major challenges battling northwest fire01:56 | June 10, 2025
-
Long-term health effects of poor air quality due to wildfires01:58 | June 4, 2025
-
Alberta asking for help with wildfire fight01:48 | May 30, 2025
-
Wildfires rage across 3 Canadian provinces, force evacuations01:29 | May 29, 2025
-
Wildfires in northern Alberta force overnight evacuations of several remote communities01:58 | May 29, 2025
-
Wildfire ‘red flag watch’ issued for regions of Alberta03:58 | May 28, 2025
-
Alberta Wildfire dos and don’ts heading into May long weekend02:06 | May 14, 2025
-
Calgary emergency crews prepare for wildfire season01:41 | May 7, 2025
-
Two cats missing after house fire in Crossfield01:41 | May 7, 2025
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Alberta fire officials on alert as temperatures climb01:58 | May 2, 2025
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Man who died in Calgary house fire called ‘a hero’ by family, friends01:34 | March 26, 2025
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One dead, another hospitalized after Calgary house fire01:21 | March 24, 2025
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Home destroyed following fire in Airdrie, Alta.01:40 | March 11, 2025
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Bow Valley groups band together to prevent devastating wildfires01:56 | February 13, 2025
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Fire at Calgary dry cleaners believed to be deliberately set according to investigators02:14 | February 10, 2025
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Jasper rebuild impasse: federal, provincial governments continue to disagree01:49 | January 31, 2025
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Concerns persist over water access in Foothills County after fire01:53 | January 30, 2025
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Eau Claire condo complex that was set to be demolished catches fire02:27 | January 29, 2025
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Community rallies after Irricana fire leaves families homeless01:07 | January 27, 2025
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Jasper residents protest slow pace of wildfire recovery amid government bickering02:40 | January 24, 2025
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Calgary Fire Department investigating Marlborough business fire01:50 | January 24, 2025
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Over 600 families wait for interim housing in Jasper01:39 | January 19, 2025
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Canada’s most expensive natural disasters of 202402:29 | January 14, 2025
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Jasper wildfires: 2025 slated to be critical year for town’s recovery01:51 | January 5, 2025
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Global National: Jan. 521:56 | January 5, 2025
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30-year-old Calgary man charged in crash that killed 9-year-old Calgary girl02:32 | December 27, 2024
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Calgary condo building evacuated due to carbon monoxide01:28 | November 28, 2024
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Residents shocked after townhome explosion in southeast Calgary01:31 | November 22, 2024
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Explosion in Mahogany00:31 | November 21, 2024
Fort McMurray wildfire: Fleeing residents describe ‘never-ending evacuation’ as fire grows
Description
May 5, 2016
Shortly before 10 p.m., the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo issued a mandatory evacuation order of Anzac, Gregoire Lake Estates and Fort McMurray First Nation, forcing evacuees in those areas to continue their flight. Shallima Maharaj has more.
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