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alberta wildfire

Pilot Killed Fighting Wildfire Was Not Formally Trained On Risks

A "fire whirl" caused the plane to crash.
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

South African Firefighters In Fort Mac Walk Out Over Pay

“We feel very bad and we don’t know what to do [about] the situation."
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

Shaq Sings 'O Canada' To Thank Fort McMurray 'Heroes'

A lovely message from the basketball legend.
By Mohamed Omar, The Huffington Post Alberta

Video Shows 'Amazing' Firefighters Saving Fort McMurray House

Unparallelled courage.
By Mohamed Omar, The Huffington Post Alberta

Video Shows Pulverized Community In Fort McMurray

Devastating images from the Stone Creek neighbourhood.
By Mohamed Omar, The Huffington Post Alberta

Albertans Packed Some Hilariously Odd Stuff During Evacuation

"Crying laughing instead of just crying."
By Andree Lau, The Huffington Post Alberta

Here Are All The Ways You Can Help Fort McMurray

Many people have lost all their belongings in the massive blaze.
By Maham Abedi, The Huffington Post Canada

Meteorologist Says She Wasn't Joking About Alberta Wildfire

Some viewers took to Twitter to criticize Cindy Day for her comment
By Mohamed Omar, The Huffington Post Canada

► Tornado Of Fire Forces Alberta Firefighter's Daring Escape

Dry grass and strong winds made the blaze a particularly difficult one to control.
By Sarah Rieger, The Huffington Post Alberta

Full Fire Ban In Effect For Alberta Forests

Campgrounds are included in the ban.
By The Huffington Post Alberta