International • Created May 5, 2016 05:00

1,600 Fort McMurray buildings wrecked in wildfire

A wildfire has brought “significant destruction” to the Canadian city of Fort McMurray, with 1,600 structures affected, the premier of the province of Alberta says. Rachel Notley said the fire was still on the move, with more communities, including the airport area, in danger. Fire services said the high winds and hot temperatures would make […]

1,600 Fort McMurray buildings wrecked in wildfire
1,600 Fort McMurray buildings wrecked in wildfire

A wildfire has brought “significant destruction” to the Canadian city of Fort McMurray, with 1,600 structures affected, the premier of the province of Alberta says.
Rachel Notley said the fire was still on the move, with more communities, including the airport area, in danger.
Fire services said the high winds and hot temperatures would make Wednesday an “even worse day” than Tuesday.
Some 80,000 residents have been evacuated, with no injuries reported.
 

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