Tag: Fort McMurray Fire

Too soon to talk climate change as Fort Mac, oil sands region burns?

Too soon to talk climate change as Fort Mac, oil sands region burns?

Social media comments suggesting Fort McMurray residents got what they deserved for supporting oil sands are despicable It happens every time: Natural disasters get used to score cheap political points. But is it fair to point out that climate change may have something to do with the horrific wildfire burning the oil sands city of Fort McMurray? […]

Evacuation of 80,000 Fort McMurray residents impeded as wildfire rages

Evacuation of 80,000 Fort McMurray residents impeded as wildfire rages

Fort McMurray wildfire affects some oil sands operations By Topher Seguin ANZAC, Alberta, May 4 (Reuters) – A raging wildfire that forced the evacuation of all 88,000 residents of the western Canadian city of Fort McMurray has destroyed 1,600 structures, ravaged one neighborhood, damaged others and halted incoming and outgoing commercial flights, authorities said on […]