Full CoverageEvacuation alert issued for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek as wildfire continues to grow
By Caley Gibson
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Fort McMurray fire moved more quickly than expected, official says
Evacuation Alert - Gregoire Lake Estates, FMFN # 468, Anzac, Rickards Landing Industrial Park
Fort McMurray wildfire remains volatile but weaker winds expected to ease the danger
Province warns flying drones near wildfires illegal
By Vincent McDermott
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Alberta Government
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Albertans in need of emergency financial assistance as they leave their community because of #ABwildfire may contact the Income Support Emergency Contact Centre at 1-866-644-5135 or visit: alberta.ca/emergency-financial-assistance
More info on additional evacuee support will be available soon pic.twitter.com/Oe4n2D1KHO
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Carrie Tait
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Firefighters were surprised at how vigorous and volatile this year's Fort McMurray fire burned, given it was in the path of the 2016 inferno. The culprit: drought. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-fort-mcmurray-wildfire-remains-out-of-control-as-authorities-lift/ #ymm #abfire24
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BC Wildfire Service
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We continue to respond to the Parker Lake (G90267) and Patry Creek wildfires (G90207) along with additional wildfires in the Fort Nelson zone.
Both the Parker Lake and Patry Creek wildfires are classified as Out of Control. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i44e-o9PTg&ab_channel=BCWildfireService
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BC Wildfire Service
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In B.C., human-caused fires are a real concern. Most years they account for around 40 per cent of all wildfires in the province. pic.twitter.com/iO75ESPI6W
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