This HuffPost Canada page is maintained as part of an online archive.

Fort McMurray Fire Videos Show Apocalyptic Scenes

"This is Fort McMurray burning."

"This is Fort McMurray burning," says Reid Fiest, as a towering inferno rages behind him.

"We're right in the thick of it."

The Global News journalist's report is just one of many videos and photos coming out of the Alberta city of 80,000 that has been evacuated due to a monstrous wildfire.

I will never forget this day #yym #fortmcmurray #fortmac #staystrong #fortmcmurrayfire

A video posted by Perry (@typicalhandle) on

Forestry manager Bernie Schmitte said at a late Tuesday conference call with the media that the worst of the blaze "is not over" as the area still faces high temperatures and strong winds.

The fire has ravaged 80 per cent of the residences in the Beacon Hill suburb, and homes have been lost in four other neighbourhoods.

With files from The Canadian Press

Also on HuffPost

Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 2016)

Close
This HuffPost Canada page is maintained as part of an online archive. If you have questions or concerns, please check our FAQ or contact support@huffpost.com.