Tag Archives: wildfire
RMWB seeking messages of support for Jasper
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta -The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is encouraging residents to show support for the fire-stricken town of Jasper. The RMWB is collecting messages of hope and enco...
Harvard Media Jul 29, 2024
Extreme fire behavior to challenge crews
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Firefighters are not expected to get a break as the province warns of ongoing intense fire activity. Alberta Wildfire has issued an extreme fire behavior advisory as the extend...
Harvard Media Jul 22, 2024
Fire near Suncor Firebag grows to over 12,000 hectares
The group of wildfires burning near the Firebag River, just kilometers from a Suncor oilsands site, is being renamed the "Cattail Complex" by Alberta Wildfire. Of the six fires comprising the Cattail ...
Harvard Media Jul 07, 2024
Optimism continues during Alberta wildfire season
Alberta Wildfire continues work on extinguishing wildfires throughout the province. According to the Alberta Wildfire interactive map, there are 27 active wildfires in the province, with only on...
Harvard Media May 30, 2024
RMWB launches FireSmart rebate program
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has launched a FireSmart home renovations rebate program. Homeowners looking to upgrade their residences with fire-resistant materials can apply for gr...
Harvard Media May 28, 2024
Fire south of Fort McMurray under control
The wildfire identified as MWF-017, burning 5.5 kilometers south of Fort McMurray, is now under control, according to Alberta Wildfire. Alberta Wildfire stated that the fire is contained and will be e...
Harvard Media May 27, 2024
Wildfire smoke may become visible
Alberta Wildfire says that over the next few days, residents may occasionally see smoke from the fire south of Fort McMurray known as MWF-017. The fire is still considered "being held," meaning that u...
Harvard Media May 26, 2024
Update From Fort McMurray - May 24, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_G8emW0YE8 The situation has remained ideal in Fort McMurray, as the hard work out in the smoldering forest continues. No fire growth in approximately ten days!
Harvard Media May 24, 2024
Fire south of Fort McMurray now Being Held
Fire MWF-017 is now classified as, "Being Held." Alberta Wildfire has reclassified the fire burning south of Fort McMurray to "Being Held." This means that given current weather conditions and resourc...
Harvard Media May 20, 2024
RMWB State of Emergency ends, evacuations lifted
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo has lifted the evacuation order for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace. All evacuated residents may return home immediately, and all re...
Harvard Media May 18, 2024