On Friday, Rachel Notley, the premier of Alberta, said Fort McMurray was still trapped in the grip of the inferno. Facebook Twitter Pinterest An RCMP officer surveys the damage on a street in fire-ravaged Fort McMurray, Alberta. As they neared Fort McMurray, the smoke became so thick they could no longer see beyond the reach of their headlights. Facebook Twitter Pinterest A plane drops fire retardant over an area near Fort McMurray. About 1,200 vehicles had passed through Fort McMurray by late afternoon on Friday, in a steady exodus that was only once forced to halt due to heavy smoke.

Source: The Guardian May 07, 2016 04:22 UTC