Authorities in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, have issued evacuation orders as wildfires threaten the region. The wildfires have grown to over 2,400 acres in size, posing extreme risks to the Fort McMurray Forest Area. High winds and unpredictable fire behavior have led to evacuation alerts being issued for several communities in Alberta and British Columbia.
Residents of Fort McMurray are on high alert, remembering the devastating wildfires of 2016. They are prepared to evacuate at a moment’s notice this time around. Fire officials remain optimistic that calming winds and light rain will help keep the wildfires at bay.
Despite the progress made in containing the fires, officials remain vigilant as new wildfires continue to ignite across the province. Drones are prohibited near the wildfires as they pose a danger to firefighting operations.
Canadian National Railway has suspended services in affected areas due to the wildfires. The situation remains volatile as the wildfire season progresses.
