Overview

• Over 6,000 residents of Fort McMurray have been evacuated with more on high alert.
• Wildfires have consumed over 21,000 hectares, threatening homes and infrastructure.
• Favorable winds and rain offer some hope but conditions remain volatile.
• Fort McMurray residents recall the catastrophic 2016 fire as they prepare for the worst.
• British Columbia and Manitoba also face severe wildfire threats, prompting further evacuations.