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‘Who we are’: Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
The blaze forced more than 90,000 people out and destroyed 2,500 homes, reshaping wildfire response and community recovery in the years since.
A massive wildfire spread rapidly into Fort McMurray, Alberta, on May 3, 2016, prompting a large emergency response and causing widespread destruction.
Over 90,000 people were forced to evacuate, and the fire damaged or destroyed 2,500 homes and burned nearly 5,900 square kilometers of forest.
Emergency personnel described the evacuation as 'organized chaos' with all departments responding urgently to the fire.
Residents experienced dangerous evacuation conditions, including ash, smoke, and traffic jams, with some encountering harrowing escapes as flames approached.
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Global National examine Fort McMurray wildfire’s 10-year aftermath, from evacuation and rebuilding to mental health, fuel reduction, and plans for alternate escape routes