The fire has grown to about 5,230 square kilometres, with 25 square kilometres spreading over the boundary into Saskatchewan. EDMONTON—Fire crews from around the world will be joining the fight this week against a massive wildfire burning near Fort McMurray . The blaze, which has grown to about 5,230 square kilometres — with 25 square kilometres in Saskatchewan — spread into Fort McMurray on May 3, sending more than 80,000 people fleeing for safety. A wildfire burns as evacuees leave Fort McMurray, Alta., on May 6. Meanwhile, Suncor Energy continued to bring workers back to its oilsands mining and thermal projects north of Fort McMurray after emergency officials lifted evacuation orders on the weekend.

Source: thestar May 24, 2016 13:47 UTC