Mayor Melissa Blake reflects on Fort McMurray wildfire one year later
Videos
-
Mayor Melissa Blake reflects on Fort McMurray wildfire one year later
01:02 | May 2, 2017
-
Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later
02:09 | May 3, 2026
-
Fort McMurray rallies around those stuck in a blizzard on Hwy 63
01:49 | April 25, 2026
-
People stranded for more than a day on Highway 63 in northern Alberta
02:09 | April 24, 2026
-
Snowstorms close major Alberta highway, leaving some stranded for up to 13 hours
02:03 | April 24, 2026
-
RCMP respond to weapons concerns at handful of Alberta schools
01:51 | February 12, 2026
-
ASIRT clears the officers involved in 2020 Fort McMurray arrest of Chief Allan Adam
01:55 | December 19, 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
01:49 | May 16, 2024
-
Tour of evacuated Fort McMurray neighbourhoods
03:14 | May 16, 2024
-
‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire
01:57 | May 15, 2024
-
Fort McMurray residents who fled 2016 wildfire experiencing traumatic déjà vu
01:56 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta explores alternative route out of Fort McMurray as wildfire forces residents to flee
01:39 | May 15, 2024
-
Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents in limbo
01:56 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta’s forestry minister ensures firefighter retention, preparedness better than 2023 amid wildfire season
02:01 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: Premier Smith ‘prepared to do whatever is necessary’ to ensure people’s safety
03:25 | May 15, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: Crews working to protect evacuated neighbourhoods
02:01 | May 15, 2024
-
Wildfire that forced thousands to flee Fort McMurray ‘continues to be very active’: officials
03:30 | May 15, 2024
-
Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes
02:15 | May 14, 2024
-
Wildfire evacuation order issued for several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods
03:54 | May 14, 2024
-
‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes
02:13 | May 13, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: June forecast not expected to help fire situation
02:28 | June 13, 2023
-
Canadian military helping airlift wildfire evacuees out of Fort Chipewyan
04:59 | May 31, 2023
-
Alberta wildfire activity increasing after break in conditions, Fort Chipewyan wildfire breaks out
02:28 | May 30, 2023
-
Anger grows after Alberta oilsands leak kept from public for months
01:59 | March 8, 2023
-
A different kind of boom: How Fort McMurray is facing high oil prices in 2022
02:05 | September 19, 2022
-
UCP leadership candidates spar over sovereignty act at conference in Fort McMurray
01:49 | September 14, 2022
-
Brian Jean wins UCP nomination in Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche
01:51 | December 13, 2021
-
Federal exemptions blamed for fueling AB oilsands COVID-19 outbreaks
01:49 | May 30, 2021
-
Canada’s worst outbreak at Alberta oil sands site still getting worse
02:27 | May 11, 2021
-
Fort McMurray: Adversity and Resilience
23:37 | May 3, 2021
-
Oil worker infected with COVID-19 angry about workplace conditions
02:00 | April 26, 2021
-
Mayor Melissa Blake reflects on Fort McMurray wildfire one year later
01:02 | May 2, 2017
-
Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later
02:09 | May 3, 2026
-
Fort McMurray rallies around those stuck in a blizzard on Hwy 63
01:49 | April 25, 2026
-
People stranded for more than a day on Highway 63 in northern Alberta
02:09 | April 24, 2026
-
Snowstorms close major Alberta highway, leaving some stranded for up to 13 hours
02:03 | April 24, 2026
-
RCMP respond to weapons concerns at handful of Alberta schools
01:51 | February 12, 2026
-
ASIRT clears the officers involved in 2020 Fort McMurray arrest of Chief Allan Adam
01:55 | December 19, 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
01:49 | May 16, 2024
-
Tour of evacuated Fort McMurray neighbourhoods
03:14 | May 16, 2024
-
‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire
01:57 | May 15, 2024
-
Fort McMurray residents who fled 2016 wildfire experiencing traumatic déjà vu
01:56 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta explores alternative route out of Fort McMurray as wildfire forces residents to flee
01:39 | May 15, 2024
-
Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents in limbo
01:56 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta’s forestry minister ensures firefighter retention, preparedness better than 2023 amid wildfire season
02:01 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: Premier Smith ‘prepared to do whatever is necessary’ to ensure people’s safety
03:25 | May 15, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: Crews working to protect evacuated neighbourhoods
02:01 | May 15, 2024
-
Wildfire that forced thousands to flee Fort McMurray ‘continues to be very active’: officials
03:30 | May 15, 2024
-
Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes
02:15 | May 14, 2024
-
Wildfire evacuation order issued for several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods
03:54 | May 14, 2024
-
‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes
02:13 | May 13, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: June forecast not expected to help fire situation
02:28 | June 13, 2023
-
Canadian military helping airlift wildfire evacuees out of Fort Chipewyan
04:59 | May 31, 2023
-
Alberta wildfire activity increasing after break in conditions, Fort Chipewyan wildfire breaks out
02:28 | May 30, 2023
-
Anger grows after Alberta oilsands leak kept from public for months
01:59 | March 8, 2023
-
A different kind of boom: How Fort McMurray is facing high oil prices in 2022
02:05 | September 19, 2022
-
UCP leadership candidates spar over sovereignty act at conference in Fort McMurray
01:49 | September 14, 2022
-
Brian Jean wins UCP nomination in Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche
01:51 | December 13, 2021
-
Federal exemptions blamed for fueling AB oilsands COVID-19 outbreaks
01:49 | May 30, 2021
-
Canada’s worst outbreak at Alberta oil sands site still getting worse
02:27 | May 11, 2021
-
Fort McMurray: Adversity and Resilience
23:37 | May 3, 2021
-
Oil worker infected with COVID-19 angry about workplace conditions
02:00 | April 26, 2021
Mayor Melissa Blake reflects on Fort McMurray wildfire one year later
Description
May 2, 2017
One year after the Fort McMurray wildfire, mayor Melissa Blake looks back on the day her entire community was evacuated. She said it was terrifying.
-
Mayor Melissa Blake reflects on Fort McMurray wildfire one year later01:02 | May 2, 2017 -
Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later02:09 | May 3, 2026 -
Fort McMurray rallies around those stuck in a blizzard on Hwy 6301:49 | April 25, 2026 -
People stranded for more than a day on Highway 63 in northern Alberta02:09 | April 24, 2026 -
Snowstorms close major Alberta highway, leaving some stranded for up to 13 hours02:03 | April 24, 2026 -
RCMP respond to weapons concerns at handful of Alberta schools01:51 | February 12, 2026 -
ASIRT clears the officers involved in 2020 Fort McMurray arrest of Chief Allan Adam01:55 | December 19, 2024 -
Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024 -
Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:49 | May 16, 2024 -
Tour of evacuated Fort McMurray neighbourhoods03:14 | May 16, 2024 -
‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024 -
Fort McMurray residents who fled 2016 wildfire experiencing traumatic déjà vu01:56 | May 15, 2024 -
Alberta explores alternative route out of Fort McMurray as wildfire forces residents to flee01:39 | May 15, 2024 -
Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents in limbo01:56 | May 15, 2024 -
Alberta’s forestry minister ensures firefighter retention, preparedness better than 2023 amid wildfire season02:01 | May 15, 2024 -
Alberta wildfires: Premier Smith ‘prepared to do whatever is necessary’ to ensure people’s safety03:25 | May 15, 2024 -
Fort McMurray wildfire: Crews working to protect evacuated neighbourhoods02:01 | May 15, 2024 -
Wildfire that forced thousands to flee Fort McMurray ‘continues to be very active’: officials03:30 | May 15, 2024 -
Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:15 | May 14, 2024 -
Wildfire evacuation order issued for several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods03:54 | May 14, 2024 -
‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:13 | May 13, 2024 -
Alberta wildfires: June forecast not expected to help fire situation02:28 | June 13, 2023 -
Canadian military helping airlift wildfire evacuees out of Fort Chipewyan04:59 | May 31, 2023 -
Alberta wildfire activity increasing after break in conditions, Fort Chipewyan wildfire breaks out02:28 | May 30, 2023 -
Anger grows after Alberta oilsands leak kept from public for months01:59 | March 8, 2023 -
A different kind of boom: How Fort McMurray is facing high oil prices in 202202:05 | September 19, 2022 -
UCP leadership candidates spar over sovereignty act at conference in Fort McMurray01:49 | September 14, 2022 -
Brian Jean wins UCP nomination in Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche01:51 | December 13, 2021 -
Federal exemptions blamed for fueling AB oilsands COVID-19 outbreaks01:49 | May 30, 2021 -
Canada’s worst outbreak at Alberta oil sands site still getting worse02:27 | May 11, 2021 -
Fort McMurray: Adversity and Resilience23:37 | May 3, 2021 -
Oil worker infected with COVID-19 angry about workplace conditions02:00 | April 26, 2021
-
Mayor Melissa Blake reflects on Fort McMurray wildfire one year later01:02 | May 2, 2017
-
Revisiting the Fort McMurray wildfire a decade later02:09 | May 3, 2026
-
Fort McMurray rallies around those stuck in a blizzard on Hwy 6301:49 | April 25, 2026
-
People stranded for more than a day on Highway 63 in northern Alberta02:09 | April 24, 2026
-
Snowstorms close major Alberta highway, leaving some stranded for up to 13 hours02:03 | April 24, 2026
-
RCMP respond to weapons concerns at handful of Alberta schools01:51 | February 12, 2026
-
ASIRT clears the officers involved in 2020 Fort McMurray arrest of Chief Allan Adam01:55 | December 19, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: Evacuees eased as crews, weather douse flames01:50 | May 16, 2024
-
Cooler temps, rain helping fend off wildfires in Western Canada01:49 | May 16, 2024
-
Tour of evacuated Fort McMurray neighbourhoods03:14 | May 16, 2024
-
‘Stressful and uncertain time’: Thousands flee Fort McMurray wildfire01:57 | May 15, 2024
-
Fort McMurray residents who fled 2016 wildfire experiencing traumatic déjà vu01:56 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta explores alternative route out of Fort McMurray as wildfire forces residents to flee01:39 | May 15, 2024
-
Evacuations leave Fort McMurray residents in limbo01:56 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta’s forestry minister ensures firefighter retention, preparedness better than 2023 amid wildfire season02:01 | May 15, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: Premier Smith ‘prepared to do whatever is necessary’ to ensure people’s safety03:25 | May 15, 2024
-
Fort McMurray wildfire: Crews working to protect evacuated neighbourhoods02:01 | May 15, 2024
-
Wildfire that forced thousands to flee Fort McMurray ‘continues to be very active’: officials03:30 | May 15, 2024
-
Anxious wildfire evacuees ‘waiting and waiting’ as flames inch closer to homes02:15 | May 14, 2024
-
Wildfire evacuation order issued for several Fort McMurray neighbourhoods03:54 | May 14, 2024
-
‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homes02:13 | May 13, 2024
-
Alberta wildfires: June forecast not expected to help fire situation02:28 | June 13, 2023
-
Canadian military helping airlift wildfire evacuees out of Fort Chipewyan04:59 | May 31, 2023
-
Alberta wildfire activity increasing after break in conditions, Fort Chipewyan wildfire breaks out02:28 | May 30, 2023
-
Anger grows after Alberta oilsands leak kept from public for months01:59 | March 8, 2023
-
A different kind of boom: How Fort McMurray is facing high oil prices in 202202:05 | September 19, 2022
-
UCP leadership candidates spar over sovereignty act at conference in Fort McMurray01:49 | September 14, 2022
-
Brian Jean wins UCP nomination in Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche01:51 | December 13, 2021
-
Federal exemptions blamed for fueling AB oilsands COVID-19 outbreaks01:49 | May 30, 2021
-
Canada’s worst outbreak at Alberta oil sands site still getting worse02:27 | May 11, 2021
-
Fort McMurray: Adversity and Resilience23:37 | May 3, 2021
-
Oil worker infected with COVID-19 angry about workplace conditions02:00 | April 26, 2021
Mayor Melissa Blake reflects on Fort McMurray wildfire one year later
Description
May 2, 2017
One year after the Fort McMurray wildfire, mayor Melissa Blake looks back on the day her entire community was evacuated. She said it was terrifying.
National News
-
Global National: June 1822:307 hours ago -
Canada wins 1st-ever World Cup match in 6-0 victory against Qatar2:597 hours ago -
U.S.-Iran war: Officials sign MOU deal to end war after nearly 4 months2:098 hours ago -
World Cup: Cultural connections made across North America2:098 hours ago -
Advocates urge action on gun law provisions amid fears feds could water them down1:535 hours ago -
Is the tide turning in the Russia-Ukraine war after Kyiv strikes major Russian oil refinery?1:558 hours ago -
Danielle Smith appeals for unity as Alberta referendum campaign gets off to rocky start1:548 hours ago -
U.S.-Iran war: Trump lashes out against MOU criticism1:548 hours ago -
Child airlifted to hospital in serious condition after tree falls in Oshawa1:438 hours ago -
Federal, B.C. governments announce $3.2 billion for homes, community infrastructure1:1012 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
NATO must return to war-fighting roots, says Hegseth2:2712 hours ago -
Iran, U.S. sign memorandum of understanding4:2912 hours ago -
Soccer’s biggest superstars shine at World Cup2:011 day ago -
What’s in the 14-point deal between the U.S. and Iran?1:511 day ago -
Titan submersible didn’t get ‘any oversight’ in Canada, TSB report says0:572 days ago -
“To infinity… and beyond”: Tim Allen and Tom Hanks talk ‘Toy Story 5’6:022 days ago -
Who should be the next Spider-Man? Tom Holland reveals his pick for the role3:352 days ago -
G7 summit: Carney headed home without a 1-on-1 meeting with Trump1:441 day ago -
Doubts swirl at White House as U.S., Iran set to negotiate 14-point peace plan1:572 days ago -
How one Irish town is trying to create phone-free childhoods2:013 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: June 1822:307 hours ago -
Global National: June 1721:291 day ago -
Global National: June 1622:112 days ago -
Global National: June 1522:253 days ago -
Global National: June 1422:034 days ago -
Global National: June 1322:065 days ago -
Global National: June 1221:476 days ago -
Global National: June 1122:061 week ago -
Global National: June 1022:041 week ago -
Global National: June 922:011 week ago
Trending
-
Global News at 6 Toronto: June 17, 202619:491 day ago -
Toronto mayor welcomes FIFA decision to allow soft water bottles at World Cup matches0:472 weeks ago -
Olivia Chow finally confirms she’s running for a second term at Toronto’s Mayor2:293 weeks ago -
Toronto council pushes to keep FIFA Fan Fest free, but challenges remain2:012 months ago -
Toronto fire crews melt Drake ice sculpture2:162 months ago -
Toronto man who killed 2 strangers 2 days apart found guilty of first-degree murder2:064 days ago
Canada
-
OPP seize over $10M in illegal tobacco products, 2 men facing charges0:2712 hours ago -
Canada fans flood Vancouver ahead of World Cup game7:2213 hours ago -
Alberta’s Danielle Smith tells First Nations chiefs to ‘check themselves’ over treason accusations0:4912 hours ago -
Celebrating 35 years of Canadian Heritage Minutes5:5212 hours ago -
Alberta’s finance minister shuts down reports referendum could cost up to $130M0:431 day ago -
Danielle Smith announces $100 energy rebates for some Alberta households4:351 day ago -
Health Matters: Judge dismisses bid to stall closure of Alberta supervised drug sites1:421 day ago -
First Nations clean drinking water legislation tabled1:462 days ago -
Liberals’ bail reform bill becomes law1:552 days ago -
Carney, Trump caught talking trade on hot mic at G7 summit2:052 days ago
U.S. News
-
FBI says it thwarted plot against White House UFC event1:512 days ago -
Trump under pressure to release details of Iran deal2:082 days ago -
Hillary Clinton says Biden made ‘terrible mistake’ by running for 2nd term as president3:002 days ago -
8 people dead after B-52 bomber crashes at U.S. Air Force base in California1:503 days ago -
Questions linger over U.S. and Iran’s deal to end war2:113 days ago -
12 people flying to skydive die after plane crash in Missouri0:234 days ago -
Protests coincide with Trump’s birthday UFC match2:214 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
U.S.-Iran war: Officials sign MOU deal to end war after nearly 4 months2:098 hours ago -
As another flight to European destination takes off, Halifax builds up its international reputation2:0110 hours ago -
Soccer’s biggest superstars shine at World Cup2:011 day ago -
OceanGate’s Titan submersible operated without federal oversight, TSB report says2:051 day ago -
What’s in the 14-point deal between the U.S. and Iran?1:511 day ago -
US-Iran war: Trump says Iran wants to sign peace deal MOU, but “if they don’t then that’s okay”2:181 day ago -
Carney, Trump caught talking trade on hot mic at G7 summit2:052 days ago -
Trump under pressure to release details of Iran deal2:082 days ago -
G7 leaders pose for “family photo” at summit in Évian-les-Bains, France2:263 days ago -
G7 Summit focus shifts to Russia-Ukraine war as Canada imposes new sanctions1:513 days ago
Politics
-
Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 1818:155 hours ago -
Treaty chiefs, Alberta premier ask for respect after RCMP treason investigation call1:535 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Lethbridge: June 189:346 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Calgary: June 1815:196 hours ago -
Carney and Eby unveil program to create more housing2:046 hours ago -
Global National: June 1822:307 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Edmonton: June 1817:567 hours ago -
Gold company sues BC government over stripped mining rights2:097 hours ago -
Federal prosecutors appeal acquittal of former cop2:017 hours ago -
Reaction to Surrey Police Board meeting2:108 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
MAID should not be allowed solely for mental illness, committee recommends1:451 day ago -
Manitoba’s top doctor says hepatitis A impacting homeless, those in shelters at higher rate2:411 day ago -
Health Matters: The importance of clean indoor air during wildfires4:261 day ago -
Observing Stroke Month raising awareness while recognizing warning signs4:481 day ago -
ER visits because of e-scooter accidents up dramatically2:022 days ago -
Opioid-related deaths in Canada fell 23% last year, feds say crisis remains fragile1:553 days ago -
Is there a connection between the iPhone and declining birth rates?2:145 days ago -
Ask an Expert: Maintaining your health on a GLP-1 medication4:256 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Iran, U.S. sign memorandum of understanding4:2912 hours ago -
Former RCMP officer acquitted of allegation he helped China demands answers2:442 days ago -
Difficult efforts to revoke Canadian citizenship of man convicted of terrorism offence2:231 month ago -
Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse sooner than expected, scientists warn1:532 months ago -
How ‘manosphere’ groups target women, share sexual exploits online1:582 months ago -
Deportation hearing begins for alleged Iranian regime official1:383 months ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:454 months ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:135 months ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:026 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:516 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:596 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3714 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4921 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0525 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2532 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0043 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5746 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1547 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1250 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3844 months ago