Flames moving at 40 meters per minute North of Fort McMurray. Oil workers being evacuated

[applegrove]

due to air quality danger. On a scale of 1 - 10, air quality is a 38. Nobody will be returning home any time soon.

[niyad]

1. that is truly scary. thanks for the update.

[Purveyor]

2. Thanks for posting. I thought things had stabilized somewhat up there.

Godspeed to my Canadian neighbors.

[Saviolo]

3. Sadly no

They're expecting that the fires could burn for months, depending on weather. They're really at the mercy of winds and rain at this point. High winds and no rain means the fire spreads faster and faster.

[Frustratedlady]

4. My heart goes out to those being affected by these horrible fires.

I can't imagine all they have already lost and can never regain. Some areas of the US have had so much rain and Canada needs it so badly to put out the fires. I hope the situation turns around for them and they are able to recover.

[Hekate]

5. Our hearts are with them