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Fort McMurray wildfire: fire size estimated to cover 522,895 hectares
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Fort McMurray wildfire: fire size estimated to cover 522,895 hectares
Description
May 24, 2016
As of 10 a.m. Monday, the Fort McMurray wildfire was estimated to cover 522,895 hectares, including 741 hectares in Saskatchewan. It was 504,443 hectares Saturday afternoon but officials say they’ve been able to get a clearer, more accurate look at it...
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Fort McMurray wildfire: fire size estimated to cover 522,895 hectares02:16 | May 24, 2016
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Banff National Park reminding visitors it is still open for business02:01 | August 1, 2024
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Officials provide update on Jasper wildfire01:58 | August 1, 2024
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Summer storm knocks down trees, causes damage north of Edmonton01:44 | August 1, 2024
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Edmonton’s Food Bank collecting donations at upcoming Heritage Festival01:02 | August 1, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Mayor says plan for town visits approved, no clear timeline set yet02:46 | August 1, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: National park ‘jewel’ largely saved by FireSmart measures, Guilbeault says01:19 | August 1, 2024
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1 dead, several injured after tent collapses at meditation centre northwest of Edmonton01:26 | August 1, 2024
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Federal government commits $23.7M to Blatchford district energy sharing system01:58 | July 31, 2024
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Jasper wildfire insurance costs expected to surpass $700M01:52 | July 30, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: July 3018:06 | July 30, 2024
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Firefighters warn of lithium-ion battery risks after home destroyed02:05 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper National Park cancels camping reservations into September due to wildfire01:28 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires01:55 | July 29, 2024
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Fort McMurray wildfire: fire size estimated to cover 522,895 hectares02:16 | May 24, 2016
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Jasper wildfire: Tourism in Rocky Mountains struggling at worst possible time01:51 | August 2, 2024
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Former Royal Alberta Museum to be demolished02:00 | August 2, 2024
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LGBTQ2 community calls for better consultation on Alberta transgender legislation02:04 | August 2, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: National park ‘jewel’ largely saved by FireSmart measures, Guilbeault says01:19 | August 1, 2024
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Jasper wildfire transforms neighbouring towns stepping up to assist01:47 | July 31, 2024
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Federal government commits $23.7M to Blatchford district energy sharing system01:58 | July 31, 2024
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Alberta bottle depots collect empties for Jasper wildfire relief01:50 | July 31, 2024
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Canada wildfires: Thousands under evacuation orders across western provinces02:07 | July 30, 2024
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Firefighters warn of lithium-ion battery risks after home destroyed02:05 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper National Park cancels camping reservations into September due to wildfire01:28 | July 30, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Milder weather gives crews chance to make progress in fighting fires01:55 | July 29, 2024
Fort McMurray wildfire: fire size estimated to cover 522,895 hectares
Description
May 24, 2016
As of 10 a.m. Monday, the Fort McMurray wildfire was estimated to cover 522,895 hectares, including 741 hectares in Saskatchewan. It was 504,443 hectares Saturday afternoon but officials say they’ve been able to get a clearer, more accurate look at it...
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