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Rain and cooler weather help contain the Fort McMurray wildfire, easing fears and allowing evacuees to return. Evacuation orders issued, residents and pets evacuated. Officials learn from past experiences, hope shifting winds will protect the oil sands hub.

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As wildfires threatened Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada, officials turned to their experiences from past disasters to respond effectively [1]. Anxiety and fear gripped the residents as they watched the approaching wildfire, prompting evacuations to ensure their safety [2]. However, there was hope that shifting winds might push the fire away from the oil sands hub [3][8][9][10].

The significance of Fort McMurray to Canada's oil industry became evident during the crisis, leading to partial evacuations in the region [7][17][22]. The continuing wildfires across Western Canada forced thousands of residents from their homes, leaving communities on edge [13][21][25][29].

Residents in Fort McMurray were ordered to evacuate as the wildfire drew near, affecting several neighborhoods in the area [27][32][35][38][42]. Local authorities anticipated that the fire's progression towards the oil city would continue due to unfavorable weather conditions [34]. In the face of the growing threat, parts of the city and oil sands region had to be evacuated, and more residents were put on alert, ready to leave their homes if required [41][46][50][53].

As the fires surged, evacuations began, and the situation intensified, drawing comparisons to past disasters and highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by communities in proximity to natural disasters [46][54]. The province of Alberta grappled with multiple wildfires, leading to evacuations across the impacted regions [5][6][14][16][18][31][37].

Various news outlets reported on the developing crisis, emphasizing the need for safety and preparedness in the face of natural disasters like wildfires [9][11][12][19][23][24][26][28][36][43][44]. Evacuation orders were issued to ensure the well-being of residents, with a focus on preserving lives and property amid the growing threat of the wildfires [20][30][33][39][40][48].

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