Tag Archives: Wood Buffalo
Fire bans lifted south of Lake Athabasca
The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has lifted the fire ban for the urban service area. Alberta Wildfire is also lifting its fire ban for the Fort McMurray Forest Area, but only for areas...
May 22, 2024
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 v...
May 21, 2024
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 se...
May 21, 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...
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...
May 18, 2024
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 8...
May 17, 2024
Overnight efforts, rain, and wind direction helping limit fire growth near Fort McMurray
Progress is being made by firefighting crews battling the out-of-control wildfire southwest of Fort McMurray. The fire was remapped last night. It now sits at 19,820 hectares in size. Alberta Wildfire...
May 16, 2024
Some growth in fire south of Fort McMurray.
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- A fire ban and off-highway-vehicle restrictions are in effect for the Fort McMurray Forest Area. No outdoor fires, barbecues using charcoal, or fireworks are allowed under the ...
May 15, 2024
Schools closed in Fort McMurray for the rest of the week
In a joint statement Tuesday afternoon, the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic School Divisions say their schools are closed for the remainder of the week. The closure also impacts Conseil scolai...
May 14, 2024
Evacuation Order issued for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek and Grayling Terrace
An evacuation order has been issued for Abasand, Beacon Hill, Prairie Creek, and Grayling Terrace due to the wildfire southwest of Fort McMurray. Photo: Jon Tupper Those in need of accommodation or su...
May 14, 2024