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Fort McMurray
Status of Wildfire That Threatened Fort McMurray Changed to ‘Being Held’
A wildfire that forced thousands of people to evacuate several FortMcMurray neighbourhoods last week is no longer classified as out-of-control. Alberta Wildfire says the blaze, which is still burning south ...
May 20, 2024
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The Canadian Press
Residents Forced out of Fort McMurray Neighbourhoods Due to Fire Cleared to Return
The Alberta municipality governing the oilsands hub of Fort McMurray says residents ordered out due to a nearby ...
May 18, 2024
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The Canadian Press
Fire Situation in Western Provinces Improves, With 600 Manitoba Evacuees Getting Green Light to Go Home
The Manitoba Wildfire Service says over 600 people in northwest Manitoba who evacuated approaching fire last week can ...
May 17, 2024
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Doug Lett
Fire Evacuation Order Issued in Central Alberta, Area Near Fort McMurray on Alert
Authorities are warning residents in west-central and northern Alberta as winds push wildfires towards homes. An out-of-control blaze ...
May 3, 2023
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Fort McMurray Residents Still Cleaning, Considering Options After Spring Flooding
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.—More than seven months ago, Cora Dion and her husband fled Fort McMurray for the second ...
December 6, 2020
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The Canadian Press
Soaked Walls and Muddy Basements: Fort McMurray Residents Survey Their Flooded Homes
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.—When Norm Sutton was allowed to return to his home in Fort McMurray, he could see ...
May 3, 2020
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The Canadian Press
Chief Medical Health Officer Eases COVID Rules in Alberta Flood Areas: Premier
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.—Premier Jason Kenney says the province's chief medical officer of health is relaxing some COVID-19 restrictions ...
April 29, 2020
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The Canadian Press
Officials Watching Rivers as Floods Chase People Out of Downtown Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.—Officials in Fort McMurray are keeping a close eye on river levels after a 25-kilometre ice ...
April 28, 2020
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Rising River Threatens Fort McMurray, Evacuation Orders Issued
The spring ice breakup on rivers in northern Alberta is forcing some residents of Fort McMurray neighbourhoods from ...
April 27, 2020
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Fort McMurray Fire Showed Animal Care Gaps During Natural Disasters: Researcher
CALGARY—A Calgary researcher says the Fort McMurray wildfire in 2016 showed how pets are often overlooked in disaster planning. ...
November 21, 2018
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The Canadian Press
‘Frozen in Time:’ Many Fort McMurray Residents Return, Some Hold Back
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.—Henry Velasquez wants to return to the place where his home once stood—someday, but not yet. ...
June 1, 2016
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The Canadian Press
Notley Praised for Handling of Fort Mac Fire, but Hard Work Just Beginning
EDMONTON—Alberta Premier Rachel Notley is getting high marks for leadership in handling the Fort McMurray wildfire crisis, but ...
May 25, 2016
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The Canadian Press
Canada in Brief, May 12-18
People could be allowed back to Fort McMurray as early as June 1 EDMONTON—The Alberta government says people ...
May 18, 2016
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The Canadian Press
NASA Satellite Images Show Magnitude of Fort McMurray Fire as It Destroys Oilsands Camp
NASA images show the Fort McMurray fire in Alberta as it destroys an oilsands camp as it makes ...
May 18, 2016
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Denisse Moreno
Trudeau Praises Firefighters Efforts to Save Oil Sands City
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says most Canadians have yet to grasp the lengths to which firefighters went to ...
May 14, 2016
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Back Home in Newfoundland: The Harrowing Journey From Fort McMurray
A lot of people driven out of Fort McMurray are from Newfoundland, 2,000 miles away. They've never been ...
May 13, 2016
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Tara MacIsaac
Firefighter Who Lost Home Vows to Rebuild in Fort McMurray
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta.—For firefighter Mark Stephenson, the Alberta oilsands capital is his home and he plans to rebuild ...
May 11, 2016
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The Canadian Press
Fort McMurray Wildfire Victims Might Suffer PTSD, Psychologist Says
See full coverage of the Fort McMurray wildfires here While it may take weeks for the people of ...
May 11, 2016
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Petr Svab
Fort McMurray Wildfire: Oil Industry Restarting but City to Remain Closed for Weeks
While the oil industry around Fort McMurray is restarting production after massive wildfires in the region, it will ...
May 10, 2016
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Petr Svab
Photos: Fort McMurray Fire, Devastating Before-and-After Satellite Images
See full coverage of the Fort McMurray wildfires here The wildfires in the Fort McMurray area, Alberta, Canada, ...
May 9, 2016
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Petr Svab
Fort McMurray Wildfire Doubles in Size in 36 Hours, Continues to Grow
The wildfires were expected to cover 200,000 hectares (over 772 square miles) by Saturday midnight.
May 8, 2016
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Petr Svab
Officials Fear Massive Alberta Wildfire Could Double in Size
Canadian officials fear a massive wildfire could double in size by the end of Saturday
May 7, 2016
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The Associated Press
Man Watches His Living Room Burn on Security Cam in Fort McMurray Wildfire
Like thousands of others, James O'Reilly and his wife evacuated their Fort McMurray home on May 3 to ...
May 6, 2016
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Petr Svab
Fort McMurray: Dramatic 1,500-Car Convoy Evacuation Underway as Fire Rages
Convoys of thousands of people who are stranded north of Fort McMurray by massive wildfires in the Canadian region are ...
May 6, 2016
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Petr Svab
Fort McMurray Fire: State of Emergency Declared, Conditions Remain Extreme
The massive wildfire raging in Fort McMurray shows no signs of abating as winds push it to the ...
May 5, 2016
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Charlotte Cuthbertson
People Rush to Aid Fort McMurray Fire Evacuees
EDMONTON—When Char Kaye saw fire ravaging Fort McMurray on the news from the safety and comfort of her ...
May 4, 2016
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Epoch Times Staff
Fire Crews Fight to Prevent Spread of Embers in Fort McMurray
Jamie Coutts' harrowing experiences in Alberta five years ago are serving him well as he helps battle wildfires ...
May 4, 2016
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The Canadian Press
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