19-05-2016 22:05 via theguardian.com

Alberta wildfire spreads out from Fort McMurray to Saskatchewan

Wildfire that began 1 May is still 18 miles from nearest community, La Loche
Canadian officials hope cooler temperatures and rain forecast will slow spreadA massive wildfire raging in Canada’s oil sands capital has moved into Alberta’s neighboring province of Saskatchewan, but officials said hope cooler temperatures and rain forecast for the coming days will help mitigate its spread.Alberta senior wildlife manager Chad Morrison said on Thursday the fire, which has grown to 1,930 squa
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