Several wildfires broke out in northeastern Alberta earlier this week due to lightning strikes and on Thurday, RCMP in Fort McMurray issued a warning about […]
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Fort McMurray wildfire now classified as under control
A wildfire near Fort McMurray is now under control. Alberta Wildfire said in an update on Tuesday morning that this means the wildfire is contained […]
Fort McMurray wildfire classified as ‘being held’
A wildfire burning near Fort McMurray in northeastern Alberta is now classified as “being held.” In an update at 7 p.m. Sunday, Alberta Wildfire downgraded […]
Fort McMurray wildfire doesn’t grow Sunday, but is still deemed ‘out of control’
A wildfire near Fort McMurray is still classified as out of control but has not grown since Saturday, Alberta Wildfire officials said. The wildfire, approximately […]
Grande Prairie evacuation order partially downgraded, alerts still in place for Wood Buffalo
Descrease article font size Increase article font size An evacuation order for Grande Prairie County has been partially downgraded to an alert late Saturday evening. […]
11 new wildfire starts across Alberta, evacuation alerts expanded near Fort McMurray
Evacuation alerts have been expanded to include several new communities Saturday as firefighters battle strong winds in their effort to douse the flames. In the […]
Wildfires are burning across western Canada. What to know
Wildfires have prompted evacuation orders and alerts in western Canada just days after officials warned of “significant risk” from the natural hazard this summer. A […]
Trans Mountain pipeline project gives hope to those working, living in Fort McMurray
As the urban centre at the heart of Canada’s oilsands industry, Fort McMurray has seen more than its share of ups and downs. A decade and a half […]
Out-of-control wildfire in northeastern Alberta believed to be 67 hectares
A wildfire is burning out of control in northeastern Alberta, approximately 4.5 kilometres east of Saprae Creek Estates in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. […]