Fort McMurray fire

We look at how the wildfire that forced a massive evacuation grew so destructive so quickly, and why it took residents by surprise.

From new refugees to big oil companies, the country steps up to help displaced residents

Maclean’s speaks with evacuees after they arrived in Edmonton, by way of Fort MacKay

While the short-term impact on Fort McMurray and Alberta will be deep and painful, the fires may also force a rethink of some oil sands operations

Jason Markusoff tracks down Roy Powell, who stayed in his Fort McMurray home for more than 18 hours before RCMP officers found him and insisted he leave

Although firefighting methods have been revolutionized in recent decades, communities may still underestimate what could be coming

Residents taking refuge at Edmonton’s Northlands Expo Centre recall the ’gut-wrenching’ evacuation

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Our regularly updating file collects the latest facts and figures from the Fort McMurray fire

As fire tore through Fort McMurray, the city’s residents left in a hurry—and sought refuge in emergency shelters