Please, keep the people of Ft. McMurray, Alberta...

Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 10:38pm

in your thoughts and prayers tonight.

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Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada is under mandatory evacuation tonight as wild fires move in. Between 60 and 80 thousand people are on the move, running from the flames.

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From the CBC

LIVE BLOG: Updates on the Fort McMurray wildfires

[video:https://youtu.be/t-OfVi-20GI]
CBC video news report

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[video:https://youtu.be/Sqj2bm1VwF0]

Published on May 3, 2016
Global National reporter Reid Fiest was reporting live on camera in Fort McMurray, Alberta when the flames of a wildfire burning behind him quickly escalated.

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fort. mcmurray fire on twitter

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More than 100 patients moved from Northern Lights Regional Health Centre as fire bears down on city

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 10:55pm
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will check in and update in the morning...

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Submitted by dennis1958 on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 11:01pm

online. Sleep well Martha, Canadians are smart people, they'll get everyone out.

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With their hearts they turned to each others heart for refuge
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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:49am
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CBC is pretty much wall to wall coverage now... a whole neighborhood is now gone for sure...and more expected.

The oil camps are sending their workers out by plane to make room for the evacuees. so many are giving out free gas. Would not even think of taking money. Restaurants giving away food...

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Submitted by dennis1958 on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 11:10pm

Ft. McMurray fire

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With their hearts they turned to each others heart for refuge
In troubled years that came before the deluge
*Jackson Browne, 1974, Before the Deluge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SX-HFcSIoU

Submitted by dennis1958 on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 11:19pm

JSJamato

What a harrowing feed.

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With their hearts they turned to each others heart for refuge
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*Jackson Browne, 1974, Before the Deluge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SX-HFcSIoU

Submitted by dancingrabbit on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 11:36pm

Thanks for the link.

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Submitted by WaveyDavey on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 11:50pm
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I thought that's where American's showed up in July with their skis.

This is as much a tragedy of loss as it is about the reality of climate change. I just wish there were candidates addressing this issue.

Oh wait Jill Stein and Bernie Sanders, which according to MSM are "wadja say?"

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Submitted by pfiore8 on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 12:42am
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it feels like most of the world is at war, whether from bombs or weather.

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Submitted by WaveyDavey on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 1:09am
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of where the bombs are coming from.

The weather? That's another story altogether. The weather isn't counted by delegates.

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Submitted by thanatokephaloides on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 12:43am
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As an evacuee of the Waldo Canyon fire, I was painfully aware of the color of that cloud and what it meant.

The people and lands of Ft. McMurray are in my thoughts and prayers this evening!

Sad

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Submitted by riverlover on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 4:05am
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That is terrifying. Wind-driven crown fire, making it's own wind now. I can imagine the silence in all those fleeing vehicles. Cry later.

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 5:15am
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Hearing this morning that so far, there have been no injuries due to the fire or the evacuation.

The people have been moved to the Tar Sands oil company camps north of the city. So far...so good.

Reports are that the weather today is going to be worse than yesterday. Winds and high temperatures. No moisture in sight.

Live ongoing coverage from the CBC here ----> http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-wildfire-remains-ou...

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Submitted by Alison Wunderland on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 5:39am
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I hope they all get away safely.

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 5:55am
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and so far, they are not reporting any injuries... amazing.

From the Weather Network

Massive Wildfire Doubles in Size in Alberta; Entire City Forced to Evacuate

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 5:49am
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[video:https://youtu.be/ts_6oSzfWVY]

Published on May 3, 2016
The wildfire situation in Fort McMurray escalated Tuesday afternoon. The fire was within metres of Highway 63. Fletcher Kent has the latest from Fort McMurray as of 3:39 p.m.

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[video:https://youtu.be/9j6xpeiXgqg]

Published on May 3, 2016
A Super 8 hotel in Fort McMurray burns behind reporter Reid Fiest, as he struggles with wildfire smoke during his live report for Global National.

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Submitted by Gerrit on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:14am
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Condolences to the people and we pray for strength and safety to all firefighters, police, S&R crews, doctors, nurses, hospital staff, municipal workers, etc.

Capitalism = uncontrollable climate change fires
Socialism = emergency crews, policies, and funds to help people in crises

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:34am
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trying to help. Volunteers are opening their homes....people are driving the highways with extra gas to help the stranded... Gas stations are open and giving away gas to those who need it as long as the gas lasts, draining their tanks to help out others...

Many shelters are being set up for the pets too.

https://www.facebook.com/Fort-McMurray-Fire-Emergency-Animal-Assistance-...

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Submitted by Gerrit on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 9:14am
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thought it timely, given the Fort Mac fire. Thanks for the updates,

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 11:03am
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Really nice... I loved the videos. I have seen swales in use...and they work amazingly well. Can be simple or complicated depending upon what you have to work with. Sometimes just placing brush or even hay bales can slow water down enough for it to sink in.

I listened to one man who is a firefighter say that they had to be pulled off the line. The fire was jumping 50 to 60 yards at a time. They could not keep up and were in danger.

BUT by KEEPING things green one prevents the fires in the first place.

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Submitted by Gerrit on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 12:11pm
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first place." Oh, very well said, Martha. If fire is the future in the climate age, each of us and each of our local communities have to work very intentionally at keeping our surroundings green, green, green.

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Submitted by Lookout on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:38am
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My best wishes for all those caught in fire. Hoping for a shift in weather. Thanks for the report Martha.

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:39am
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Fire chief Darby Allen said the entire neighbourhood of Beacon Hill "appears to have been lost" and the fire burned many homes in other parts of the city.

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:51am
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have opened their lodges to those fleeing Ft. McMurray and are under threat themselves.

First Nation communities in northern Alberta prepare for evacuations

Canadian Armed Forces have been requested to help with this disaster. Prime Minister Trudeau is to speak at 12:30.

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Submitted by Oldest Son Of A... on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:57am
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This Climate Change thing is a myth...

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 8:07am
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very little snow this year.

http://globalnews.ca/news/2649381/fire-danger-extreme-in-parts-of-saskat...

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Submitted by Oldest Son Of A... on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 11:22pm
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Kinda hot too... Right?

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http://globalnews.ca/video/2678888/dramatic-moments-from-fort-mcmurray-w...

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Edmonton, Alberta getting ready for evacuees.
http://globalnews.ca/video/2679022/edmonton-welcoming-wildfire-evacuees-...

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 8:12am
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of Wood Buffalo at 4 a.m. MT Wednesday listed the damage by neighbourhood.

Here’s the summary:

•Gregoire: Residences not affected
•Beacon Hill: 80 per cent loss of homes
•Abasand: Serious loss, south worse than north
•Waterways: Serious loss
•Draper: Damage under assessment
•Saline Creek: Residences not affected
•Grayling Terrace: One house lost
•Downtown: One house lost
•Thickwood: One house lost on Signal Rd.
•Timberlea: 12 trailers lost on Mckinlay Cres.
•Dickinsfield: Two houses lost
•Wood Buffalo: Damaged, not as severe as Beacon Hill/Abasand/Waterways

The above list is an approximate overview with the most detail officials were able to provide, because the situation is still fluid. This story will be updated throughout Wednesday with the latest information.

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 8:39am
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Submitted by Damnit Janet on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 12:01pm
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we will have to find ways to protect what we can due to ailing Mother Earth.

If we believe the wars over oil were bad. Just wait till the water wars begin.

Climate Change is real. American politicians have not only screwed over Americans they have screwed over Earthlings.

Wildfires. You can't pray them away. Although Gov Perry tried just that...

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Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 1:10pm
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Fort McMurray wildfire has burned 1,600 buildings, premier says

If you scroll down about 2/3 of the way through the above article you will find an interactive map that shows where all of the fires are, and how intense they are. Measured in Kelvin. Bottom line, the fires are everywhere... Sad

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Submitted by Lenzabi on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 3:28pm
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Wow! so much devastation, and all because it was drier than normal due to the global climate shifting. Politicians ignore at own peril! I will send what energy I can for the swift recovery Martha.

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So long, and thanks for all the fish

Submitted by Martha Pearce-Smith on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 5:09pm
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so many have lost absolutely everything... it is so sad.

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