Thick smoke fills the skies in Fort McMurray, a city in Canada's major oil-producing region, as an out-of-control wildfire draws near.
The fire, fueled by tinder-dry conditions and high winds, has been threatening the city in the western province of Alberta since last week. It is now about 13 kilometers (8 miles) away to the southwest.
Alberta Wildfire information officer Josee St-Onge said the blaze grew significantly on Tuesday and noted winds from the southwest were gusting as high as 40 kmh (24.8 mph).
"Unfortunately, these are not favorable winds for us, and the fire will continue to advance towards the town until we see a wind shift," she told an online media briefing.
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14 май 2024