More evacuations in Canada

More evacuations in Canada

World May 5, 2016 19:28

anzac - Authorities in Canada have urged more evacuations in connection with the still-growing wildfire in the locality Fort McMurray, centrally located in the state of Alberta. Only after the more than 80,000 residents of the city had to leave, should also now in the wooded neighborhood people from places flee from the fire.

According to the State Alberta's fire Wednesday grown and has now affected 85 000 hectares. It is anticipated that the fire Thursday more widespread around them in view of the dry conditions. The cause of the fire is still not known, however, that the fire originated in a remote forest area.

There are no reports of injuries. oliewininstallaties are also threatened by the fire. Oil production is still in the area. Which accounts for about 16 percent of Canadian production.

At least three residential areas of Fort McMurray have been destroyed to a large extent. The hope is for a change in the weather. There seems cooler weather with rain on the way.

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