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alberta wildfire 2016

Not All Fort McMurray Neighbourhoods May Get Chance To Rebuild

Ten per cent of the city was destroyed.
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

Fort Mac Monument Eerily Planned Before Wildfire

The bronze cross will be displayed in the city's centre.
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

Rain Could Be A Double-Edged Sword For Fort McMurray

The city's forecast shows light rain on Thursday.
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

Only A Few Alberta Communities Are FireSmart. Fort Mac Wasn't.

Volunteer firefighter Tom Burton says more people need to be prepared.
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

This Is What It Looked Like Fighting The Fort McMurray Fires

"Everything around you was burning."
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

Fort McMurray Evacuees Have Fun With Hilarious 'For Sale' Ads

"$1. Some burn marks ... pick up in Abasand."
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

Most Wildlife In Fort McMurray Likely Died In Fires: Experts

But it's not all bad news.
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

Pilot Broke The Rules To Save Dozens Of Fort McMurray Pets

Just call him Noah.
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

Thousands Step Forward To Rebuild Fort McMurray

Residents want to get the oilsands hub back on its feet.
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

► 5-Year-Old Fort Mac Evacuee Stunned By Surprise Birthday Party

Even strangers showed up with gifts for the birthday boy.
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta