Ground evacuation north of Fort McMurray scheduled to begin “at first light” Friday
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the first convoy is expected to include about 400 vehicles
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the first convoy is expected to include about 400 vehicles
Fires in Alberta are growing as communities continue to evacuate.
There are currently 49 wildfires burning in the region and seven are still out of control covering 85,000 hectares.
Anzac, Gregoire Lake Estates and Fort McMurray First Nation were evacuated Wednesday.
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley flew up to survey the situation first-hand
Wildfire consuming 10,000 hectares
Wildfire around Fort McMurray about 10,000 hectares in size
Wildfires triggered largest evacuation in Alberta’s history
APTN National News First Nation communities in northern Alberta are preparing themselves for evacuation…