Firefighters From U.S., South Africa To Join Fort McMurray Fire Fight
EDMONTON: Officials say about 1,000 additional fire crews from across Canada, the United States and South Africa will be joining the fight this week against a massive wildfire near Fort McMurray.
Senior wildlife manager Chad Morrison says the blaze continues to move northeast away from communities and oilsands facilities in northern Alberta.
He says there was a disappointing “touch of rain” over the long weekend but cooler temperatures have aided the fire fight.
The fire has grown to about 5,230 square kilometres, with 25 square kilometres spreading over the boundary into Saskatchewan.