Wood Buffalo RCMP pleased with wildfire evacuation efforts
By all accounts, Wood Buffalo RCMP feels last week’s evacuation from the wildfire was well executed in their jurisdiction. That included the closure of Highway 63 northbound to allow more southbound vehicles through. Staff Sergeant Sabrina Clayton says collaborative work with other organizations helped ensure that the process took place smoothly. “Obviously, we have to be very concerned for public safety in that case because you do have obviously…
Two drug busts in Fort McMurray resulted in three arrests
Wood Buffalo RCMP has made a pair of drug busts in Fort McMurray that have resulted in three people facing charges. On May 10 at about 4:30 AM, RCMP conducted a stop on Thickwood Boulevard. After a search of the…
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 resources, the wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected…
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 remaining evacuation alerts and the State of Local Emergency have been…
Fort McMurray wildfire getting drenched by rain, but still very much active and out of control
The out-of-control wildfire burning southwest of Fort McMurray has been resized at 19,582 hectares. The closest points of the fire remain 4.5 kilometres away from the intersection of Highways 63 and 881 and 5.5 kilometres away from the landfill. Wildfire…