Fort McMurray wildfire – May 2016
A huge wildfire rages in Fort McMurray, Alta.. Stay here for the latest updates.
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This live blog is now closed. For the May 5 live blog concerning Fort McMurray, please click here. -
Mandatory Evacuation Order Issued - May 4, 9:50 a.m.
#ymmfire http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChqfB7QUgAEMBci.jpgby RMWB via twitter 5/5/2016 3:49:53 AM -
#Alberta gov't will match dollar-for-dollar donations made @redcrosscanada for #FortMcMurray. #ymmfire #FortMacFireby CBC News Alerts via twitter edited by Haydn Watters 5/4/2016 10:36:03 PM -
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by Gary Cunliffe via twitter edited by CBC News 5/4/2016 4:20:26 PM -
Officials say #FortMcMurray fire now exceeds 10,000 hectares. 'All efforts to suppress it have failed.' #ymmfireby CBC News Alerts via twitter edited by CBC News 5/4/2016 4:07:33 PM
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Now a wall of flame along highway 63. #cbc #ymmfire http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Chj1mRKUkAAZIe6.jpg
by Terry Reith via twitter 5/3/2016 9:00:05 AM -
Fort McMurray fires now being whipped up by winds. New evacuation notices in place #cbc #ymmfires http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Chjw3TfU4AAo63r.jpg
by Terry Reith via twitter 5/3/2016 8:30:12 PM -
Wildfire at #ymm going from bad to worse quickly. Heavy winds carry flames closer to city. #cbc #ymmfire http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Chj3AOtVAAAgut-.jpg
by Terry Reith via twitter edited by Lauren O'Neil 5/3/2016 10:26:53 PM -
Flames in Industrial area south Fort McMurray. People packing up and getting out. #cbc #ymmfire http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChkRHphVIAENL-V.jpg
by Terry Reith via twitter edited by Lauren O'Neil 5/3/2016 10:51:52 PM -
29 thousand people live in the area that has been evacuated.by Briar Stewart via twitter 5/3/2016 11:15:27 PM -
WB Yellowhead Trail at 82 St NW MVC, expect delays. (5:27pm) via @CTN_Edmonton #yegtrafficby 511 Alberta via twitter 5/3/2016 11:27:34 PM -
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MacDonald Island Parks is being evacuated, according to Premier Notley.by CBC Edmonton via twitter 5/3/2016 11:29:00 PM
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Travel to Fort McMurray area not advised due to wildfires: bit.ly/1QRQUff #ymmfire #ymm #abroads #hwy63 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChkZV8QUUAAPNxl.jpg
by Alberta Government via twitter retweeted by 511Alberta 5/3/2016 11:30:07 PM -
Wildfire Alert Updated May03 530PM Take necessary precautions. Regional Municipality of... emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABfire #ABemergby AB Emergencyalert via twitter 5/3/2016 11:30:52 PM -
Wildfire Alert Updated May03 530PM Take necessary precautions. Regional Municipality of... emergencyalert.alberta.ca #ABfire #ABemergby AB Emergencyalert via twitter retweeted by 511Alberta 5/3/2016 11:34:04 PM
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ALL non-essential travel to #ymm on #hwy63 & #hwy881 Now Restricted. bit.ly/26R8vjf #ymmfire via @ABTransCommby 511 Alberta via twitter 5/3/2016 11:35:58 PM
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WB Whitemud Drive approaching Terwillegar Dr MVC, expect delays. (5:39pm) via @1023nowradio #yegtrafficby 511 Alberta via twitter 5/3/2016 11:39:27 PM
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Wildfire updates will be broadcast on 93.3 fm and 97.9 fm in the Fort McMurray area.
#ymm #ymmfire #fortmcmurrayby RMWB via twitter 5/3/2016 11:45:10 PM -
Eagle Ridge/Timberlea/Parsons Creek are not under an evac notice #ymm #ymmfire twitter.com/Rehanmi72/stat…by RMWB via twitter 5/3/2016 11:49:25 PM
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by mark via twitter retweeted by CBCEdmonton 5/3/2016 11:56:03 PM -
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ALL non-essential travel to #ymm on #hwy63 & #hwy881 Now Restricted. bit.ly/26R8vjf #ymmfire via @ABTransCommby 511 Alberta via twitter 5/4/2016 12:02:22 AM
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by Rachel Notley via twitter 5/4/2016 12:03:26 AM -
Fort McMurray Wildfire Update #1 - May 3, 2016
SoundCloudPremier Notley and Director of Provincial Operations Scott Long spoke to media about the wildfire situation in Fort McMurray and across the province. -
Wildfire updates will be broadcast on 93.3 fm and 97.9 fm in the Fort McMurray area.
#ymm #ymmfire #fortmcmurrayby RMWB via twitter 5/4/2016 12:07:09 AM -
Follow the directions of officials in Fort McMurray & please download the emergency alert app here: bit.ly/1W5TDd0 #ymmfireby Rachel Notley via twitter 5/4/2016 12:07:48 AM
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The situation in @RMWoodBuffalo is changing very quickly. Sign up for @AB_EmergAlert & get the app: bit.ly/1TRu1wT #ymmfireby Danielle Larivee via twitter 5/4/2016 12:10:07 AM -
29 thousand people live in the area that has been evacuated.by Briar Stewart via twitter retweeted by CBCEdmonton 5/4/2016 12:15:05 AM
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(1/2) At this point hundreds of people have arrived at our Grey Wolf Location. We’re running out of rooms but are working with othersby Noralta Lodge via twitter 5/4/2016 12:17:23 AM -
(2/2) in the area to open up facilities, residents can still head to Grey Wolf for staging and to await further instruction.by Noralta Lodge via twitter 5/4/2016 12:17:26 AM
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by AB Transportation via twitter 5/4/2016 12:19:00 AM -
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RCMP controlling traffic at Hwy 63/881 intersection to give priority to emergency vehicles. ow.ly/4noroJ #ABRoads #ymm #ymmfireby 511 Alberta via twitter 5/4/2016 12:19:53 AM
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Evacuation Notice - May 3, 6:20 p.m. #ymm #ymmfire #fortmcmurray http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChklVFCWEAAjfWM.jpg
by RMWB via twitter 5/4/2016 12:20:12 AM -
Albertans take care of each other. 6 communities are all providing support & resources to @RMWoodBuffalo #ymmfireby Danielle Larivee via twitter 5/4/2016 12:22:35 AM
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RCMP driving streets downtown telling people to evacuate immediately. Water bombers are close. We are leaving areaby Marion Warnica via twitter 5/4/2016 12:23:23 AM -
by psimons via twitter retweeted by MayorMelissa 5/4/2016 12:23:44 AM -
All of #ymm now being evacuated twitter.com/rmwoodbuffalo/…by AimeeMHarper via twitter retweeted by MayorMelissa 5/4/2016 12:23:53 AM -
RCMP driving streets downtown telling people to evacuate immediately. Water bombers are close. We are leaving areaby Marion Warnica via twitter retweeted by CBCEdmonton 5/4/2016 12:24:29 AM
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Latest fire update from municipality. Directly. You go depends on where you are right now. #ymm http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChkmnfNUkAAo6gU.jpg
by Marion Warnica via twitter 5/4/2016 12:25:16 AM -
All of Fort McMurray now under mandatory evacuation order. Lots of heartbreak among residents already. #ymmfireby CBC Calgary via twitter retweeted by CBCEdmonton 5/4/2016 12:25:22 AM -
All of Fort McMurray is now under a mandatory evacuation order (as of 6:20 p.m.) #YMMFire cbc.ca/1.3563977by CBC Edmonton via twitter 5/4/2016 12:28:05 AM
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Fire worsening along highway 63. Multiple explosions heard. #cbc #ymmfire http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Chj8v8wUkAATVxn.jpg
by Terry Reith via twitter 5/4/2016 12:28:41 AM -
This used to be a good overall view of Fort McMurray. #ymm #cbc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChknqvyUYAAL5Km.jpg
by Marion Warnica via twitter 5/4/2016 12:29:51 AM -
Public safety is paramount. I spoke w/ Minister @RalphGoodale about the support needed from the federal govt to help @RMWoodBuffalo #ymmfireby Danielle Larivee via twitter 5/4/2016 12:30:10 AM
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Strange red sky over line of cars that are leaving Thickwood headed south. #ymm #cbc http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChkoLCRUUAAt-uh.jpg
by Marion Warnica via twitter 5/4/2016 12:32:07 AM -
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29 thousand people live in the area that has been evacuated.by Briar Stewart via twitter retweeted by CBCEdmonton 5/4/2016 12:36:57 AM
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