Fort McMurray Wildfire: How the Weather Fueled the Fire and the Fire Changed the Weather

The Fort McMurray, Alberta, wildfire has caused extensive damage and forced more than 88,000 to flee their homes, while officials warned on May 4 the situation could get worse.
Fort McMurray Wildfire: How the Weather Fueled the Fire and the Fire Changed the Weather
Smoke fills the air as a small plane flies overhead in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Tuesday, May 3, 2016. The entire population of the Canadian oil sands city of Fort McMurray, has been ordered to evacuate as a wildfire whipped by winds engulfed homes and sent ash raining down on residents. (Kitty Cochrane/The Canadian Press via AP)
5/4/2016
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5/5/2016