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In reply to the discussion: Fort McMurray wildfire threatens to double in size by day's end (includes videos) [View all]Rhiannon12866
(202,989 posts)23. Fort McMurray fire: Light rain, cold front offer little relief to those battling flames
The wildfire, once measured in football fields, now sits at three times the size of Edmonton
It has been one week since the Fort McMurray wildfire known as "the beast" reared its ugly head. It continues to grow and has set its sights on Saskatchewan.
Wind gusts of 40 to 70 km/h were expected in the region Sunday, and there was light rain, as part of a cold front that's moving into northern Alberta.
The winds will help fuel the flames and what little moisture there is should not bring much relief to those battling the fire.
The wildfire outside of Fort McMurray, once measured in football fields, now sits at more than 2,000 square kilometres, three times the size of Edmonton.
"It certainly will increase in size today, and it's still listed as out of control and the conditions are still very dry. We do have some difficult weather, some interesting weather, coming up," said Matthew Anderson, wildfire information officer with Alberta Agriculture, speaking from Edmonton on Sunday.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-fire-sunday-1.3572347
Service vehicles drive out of the wildfires near Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, May 7, 2016. (Mark Blinch/Reuters)
The majority of vehicles and homes were destroyed in Fort McMurray's Beacon Hill neighbourhood. (Sylvain Bascaron/Radio-Canada)
It has been one week since the Fort McMurray wildfire known as "the beast" reared its ugly head. It continues to grow and has set its sights on Saskatchewan.
Wind gusts of 40 to 70 km/h were expected in the region Sunday, and there was light rain, as part of a cold front that's moving into northern Alberta.
The winds will help fuel the flames and what little moisture there is should not bring much relief to those battling the fire.
The wildfire outside of Fort McMurray, once measured in football fields, now sits at more than 2,000 square kilometres, three times the size of Edmonton.
"It certainly will increase in size today, and it's still listed as out of control and the conditions are still very dry. We do have some difficult weather, some interesting weather, coming up," said Matthew Anderson, wildfire information officer with Alberta Agriculture, speaking from Edmonton on Sunday.
Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-fire-sunday-1.3572347
Service vehicles drive out of the wildfires near Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, May 7, 2016. (Mark Blinch/Reuters)
The majority of vehicles and homes were destroyed in Fort McMurray's Beacon Hill neighbourhood. (Sylvain Bascaron/Radio-Canada)
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Fort McMurray wildfire threatens to double in size by day's end (includes videos) [View all]
Rhiannon12866
May 2016
OP
maybe Hill' will now repudiate the planetary climate blood money she has received from Buffett
Agony
May 2016
#1
you are correct, it is not all her fault however she has a leadership role to play, don't you think?
Agony
May 2016
#12
Yes, Thank goodness for organized civil society and a government to provide help for people in need.
Agony
May 2016
#4
So do they let controlled burns go on up there, or is this one of those areas where they
jtuck004
May 2016
#5
Update: Blaze will take months to extinguish, Alberta fire official says (includes dashcam video)
Rhiannon12866
May 2016
#18
Fort McMurray fire: Light rain, cold front offer little relief to those battling flames
Rhiannon12866
May 2016
#23