The Japan Times | Fort McMurray wildfire near Alberta's oil sands area jumps river, forces 80000 to flee The Japan Times CALGARY, ALBERTA – An uncontrolled wildfire burning near Fort McMurray in northern Alberta, the heart of Canada's oil sands region, has forced the evacuation of nearly all the city's 80,000 residents, local authorities said on Tuesday. However, the ... Wildfire Empties Fort McMurray in Alberta's Oil Sands Region Wildfires Cause Chaos in Canada Oil Sands Town Canada's Oil Capital Is Being Evacuated As Wildfires Spread Rapidly |