Rain and Cooler Temperatures Offer Temporary Relief in Fort McMurray Wildfire Battle

Firefighters gain ground as weather conditions improve, but long-term challenges remain for Alberta's oil sands region.

Fire officials report that the wildfire near Fort McMurray remains out of control but has not grown overnight.
Approximately 6,600 residents have been evacuated, with more on alert as the fire threatens key infrastructure.
Cooler temperatures and rain have helped slow the fire's progress, providing a critical window for containment efforts.
The fire has burned nearly 20,000 hectares and is within six kilometers of Fort McMurray's outskirts.
Local authorities emphasize that the wildfire could take weeks or months to fully extinguish due to challenging conditions.