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Home / News / World News / Chemical contamination delay's return of Alberta's evacuees
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    Chemical contamination delay's return of Alberta's evacuees

    Gaurav Jeyaraman
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    Last updated on May 31, 2016, 05:30 pm
    Chemical contamination delay's return of Alberta's evacuees
  • Alberta Premier Rachel Notley stated that the return of over 9000 evacuees from Canada's massive wildfire would be delayed due to contamination of the region by heavy metals and chemicals.

    She stated that tests of air, soil and ash in these neighborhoods revealed the presence of chemicals "that are a risk to residents."

    Officials stated that heavy metals like arsenic have also contaminated groundwater.

  • In this article
    Fire breaks out near Canadian town Where is the fire burning? Atmospheric conditions make things worse How much damage has been done? Canada will unite against the crisis: Trudeau Canada begins air-lifting evacuees from Alberta fire Canada's wildfire could double in size Canada: Fire affected oil firms restart operations Canadian PM inspects fire affected regions Wildfire returns to Fort McMurray Canadian wildfire spreads to Saskatchewan Chemical contamination delay's return of Alberta's evacuees
  • 30 Apr 2016

    Fire breaks out near Canadian town

    Fire breaks out near Canadian town
  • Canadian officials said that a fire started around 4 p.m. and was burning in a ravine near the populated town of Fort McMurray in Alberta province.

    Officials described the fire as under control, and said they expected such fires in light of the dry season.

    Canadian firefighters said they had dispatched fire bombers as well as ground personnel to tackle the blaze.

  • Where?

    Where is the fire burning?

    Where is the fire burning?
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  • The fire is burning across Fort McMurray in Canada's Alberta province.

    It is described as the "gateway to the north", a region which is home to the third largest reserves of oil in the world .

    Fort McMurray's proximity to Canada's rich oil sands has helped it to become a hugely prosperous place, drawing oil workers from across the world.

  • Conditions Worsening

    Atmospheric conditions make things worse

    Atmospheric conditions make things worse
  • Officials said that until Sunday, the fire appeared to be under control.

    However a change in temperature, humidity and wind conditions overwhelmed fire fighters by Tuesday.

    Officials said that weather forecasts predicted the situation to get much worse as the week progresses.

    Officials also began positioning more fire fighting resources, including 463 firefighters, 40 helicopters, 58 land tanks and nine air tankers.

  • Damage

    How much damage has been done?

    How much damage has been done?
  • The blaze currently spans across 7,500 hectares and is being tackled by 100 firefighters.

    Alberta's Agriculture and Forestry Ministry, said the "catastrophic fire" had so far "resisted all suppression methods".

    Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said the blaze had moved north and east across Fort McMurray.

    The fire has gutted over 1600 structures including a school, and is rapidly spreading to other neighbouring towns.

  • Personal

    Canada will unite against the crisis: Trudeau

  • "As prime minister, I want you to know that our government and all Canadians will stand by you and support you now and when it is time to rebuild. We have mobilized a certain number of Canadian Forces aircraft to tackle the fire." - Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister

  • 6 May 2016

    Canada begins air-lifting evacuees from Alberta fire

    Canada begins air-lifting evacuees from Alberta fire
  • Canadian officials are airlifting over 8,000 people who fled north of Fort McMurray, the city which has been devastated by a massive wildfire.

    They also hope that the only motorway to the south will become safe on Friday to move the remaining 17,000 people who may be trapped.

    Officials said the fire in the province of Alberta has now grown to 850 sq km.

  • 8 May 2016

    Canada's wildfire could double in size

    Canada's wildfire could double in size
  • Officials warned that the wildfire engulfing parts of Canada has spread beyond control and could even double in size in the coming days.

    Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale said "This remains a big, out of control, dangerous fire."

    He stated that almost 1,570 square kilometers of forest had been devastated, and that the fire had grown by 50% in the last 24 hours alone.

  • 12 May 2016

    Canada: Fire affected oil firms restart operations

    Canada: Fire affected oil firms restart operations
  • After a week long shutdown triggered by massive wildfires, oil sand production units in Canada's Alberta province have restarted production.

    Shell Canada and Suncor said they had resumed oil production but at a limited rate.

    Many oil workers were forced to flee as nearby cities were evacuated.

    The fires have now spread eastward toward forests along Alberta's border with Ontario.

  • 15 May 2016

    Canadian PM inspects fire affected regions

    Canadian PM inspects fire affected regions
  • Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived at Fort McMurray in Alberta province to assess the damage by the devastating wildfire.

    The fire has destroyed 2,400 homes and businesses, and displaced more than 94,000 people in the region.

    Though it has moved away from Fort McMurray, it is still over 2400 sq.km in size.

    Officials said they expected the fire to burn a week longer.

  • 17 May 2016

    Wildfire returns to Fort McMurray

    Wildfire returns to Fort McMurray
  • The massive wildfire that sparked evacuations at Fort McMurray in Canada showed signs of returning to the area, sparking more evacuations.

    Several oil sands workers who returned when the fire dissipated, were forced to evacuate once again.

    Officials issued evacuation orders to 8000 residents saying that the fire was travelling at a rate of 30-40 meters per minute towards the north of Fort McMurray.

  • 20 May 2016

    Canadian wildfire spreads to Saskatchewan

    Canadian wildfire spreads to Saskatchewan
  • Officials stated that the massive wildfire that devastated parts of Canada's Alberta province has now crossed into the neighboring Saskatchewan province.

    The fire now covers an area of over 4,830 sq km, has damaged property across 7.8 sq km in Alberta and is moving eastward.

    There are currently 9 separate forest fires in Saskatchewan and officials worry that this may worsen the situation.

  • 1 Jun 2016

    Chemical contamination delay's return of Alberta's evacuees

    Chemical contamination delay's return of Alberta's evacuees
  • Alberta Premier Rachel Notley stated that the return of over 9000 evacuees from Canada's massive wildfire would be delayed due to contamination of the region by heavy metals and chemicals.

    She stated that tests of air, soil and ash in these neighborhoods revealed the presence of chemicals "that are a risk to residents."

    Officials stated that heavy metals like arsenic have also contaminated groundwater.

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