Washington Post | A Canadian oil-sands town is on fire; 80000 residents must evacuate Washington Post The sky in Fort McMurray, Alberta, was grey with smoke. The ground beneath was glowing red — with fire. Like everyone else, Cassie White, a 19-year-old resident of the Canadian oil sands town, was trying to escape the flames that began to tear through ... Oil steadies around $45 after slide Oil steadies near $45 after slide, Canada wildfire supports Wildfire Empties Fort McMurray in Alberta's Oil Sands Region |