Fort McMurray Wildfire Relief Fund Given a Boost

With the Fort McMurray wildfire still raging and an estimated 579,946 hectares already devastated by the blaze, there’s an on going need for financial relief and assistance.

To date, more than 2,400 homes have been lost, thousands more have been deemed unsafe for habitation, and over 88,000 people have been displaced. The fire continues to burn out of control and has spread from Northern Alberta into Saskatchewan, majorly impacting the Athabasca oil sands operation, and costing the country millions. It has been estimated that the wildfire may become Canada’s most costly disaster and that it could take years to rebuild and recoup losses.