The official Wood Buffalo Twitter account helped many Fort McMurray residents evacuate the city safely, and probably saved some lives in the process. When the evacuation order was issued on May 3 because of the wildfire crisis the Twitter account quickly became a major source of helpful information, travel tips, and safety advice for the…
Read moreAnzac locals have been tireless in their efforts to pitch in and help out after a wildfire has evacuated Fort McMurray and sent over 80,000 people fleeing the area. Residents who evacuated have ended up in many places, some went to stay with friends or family but many others have had to sleep in their…
Read moreFort McMurray residents are not the only ones who are suffering because of the wildfire crisis occurring right now, First Nation communities and northern hamlets are also feeling the effects that the wildfire has had. These communities are often located in very remote areas, and most can only be accessed by air or by water…
Read moreSyncrude has shut down all company operations in the Fort McMurray area because of the massive wildfire that is still raging, and the wood bison herd that has taken decades to build up are still at risk. This is the first time ever that the energy giant has stopped all operations, and the herd that…
Read moreThe Wood Buffalo RCMP has been patrolling Fort McMurray on a regular basis since the city was placed under a forced evacuation due to one of the largest wildfires in history, and while much of their duties have been to rescue people who have not evacuated yet they have also had at least one report…
Read moreThe wildfire damage caused by a wildfire that is still raging on has cost Fort McMurray 20% of the homes in the area after these residences were completely destroyed. Many are saying that this could be the most expensive wildfire ever after the fire is finally contained and all the damage caused can be assessed.…
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