'Extreme' Canada wildfires threaten oil sands facilities and oil capital

Industry keeping an eye on two 'out-of-control' blazes northeast of Fort McMurray, others to the southwest, as dry weather expected to persist

Canada's oil sands capital of Fort McMurray in Alberta was partly evacuated in 14 May 2024 after being threatened by wildfires, eight years after a devastating fire swept through the town.
Canada's oil sands capital of Fort McMurray in Alberta was partly evacuated in 14 May 2024 after being threatened by wildfires, eight years after a devastating fire swept through the town.Photo: KOSAR/AFP/SCANPIX
Published 18 July 2024, 17:01Updated 18 July 2024, 17:02
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