Scott said the death took place at the Athabasca River near Fort McKay, a community located at the confluence of the Athabasca and MacKay rivers about 55 kilometres north of Fort McMurray. Data shows the Clearwater River was still rising and the Athabasca River had only dropped by about four centimetres. 'We're cut in half'Longtime Fort McMurray resident Meghan MacDonald was one of thousands who fled the city during the fire. (Greg Halinda/The Canadian Press)People in Fort McMurray have already been through so much and their anxiety is growing, MacDonald said. 0:45Jean said Fort McMurray will always be home, and he will rebuild, but he fears others will give up on the community.

Source: CBC News April 29, 2020 14:53 UTC