Fort McMurray fire: Social media reflects worries and fear as flames enter city
Residents flee as wildfire sweeps into city
People in Fort McMurray, Alta., are still trying to get out of the city as a wildfire puts neighbourhoods at risk. Local and emergency officials were calling for patience and calmĀ as people packed the roads trying to flee the city.
The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ALLEVACNOW?src=hash">#ALLEVACNOW</a> is not to create panic, please please please stay calm and share the road <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a>
—@MayorMelissaSmoky over <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YMMfire?src=hash">#YMMfire</a> just before the whole city was evacuated (Credit: <a href="https://twitter.com/DonaldKScott">@DonaldKScott</a>) <a href="https://t.co/hNdrvHMJ1I">pic.twitter.com/hNdrvHMJ1I</a>
—@CBCEdmontonThe situation has been changing quickly as the fire worsens.Ā
For the full list of evacuations,Ā check the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo list.Ā
May 3, 5 p.m. Evacuation Map <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fortmcmurray?src=hash">#fortmcmurray</a> <a href="https://t.co/A0YgwJppCn">pic.twitter.com/A0YgwJppCn</a>
—@RMWoodBuffaloTheĀ airport was still open Tuesday night 'for departing passengers' booked on flights,Ā but many flights have beenĀ cancelled. Follow the Fort McMurray airport for the latestĀ as the situation could change overnight.
The airport remains open for departing passengers who are book on flights. Contact your airline before coming to the airport <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YMM?src=hash">#YMM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YMMfire?src=hash">#YMMfire</a>
—@FlyYMMThe region andĀ AB Emergencyalert are providing updates, as many people try to get out of the city. Residents and reporters captured some ofĀ damage done as the fires burned and people fled.
This is not fun. Photos I've taken couple of hours ago, 15km away from our school. šæ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/prayfortmcmurray?src=hash">#prayfortmcmurray</a> šš» <a href="https://t.co/vwluWqW1rN">pic.twitter.com/vwluWqW1rN</a>
—@venjoandreiFlames in Industrial area south Fort McMurray. People packing up and getting out. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://t.co/Wigiyxki3x">pic.twitter.com/Wigiyxki3x</a>
—@TerryReithCBCMajor smoke and flame coming from industrial area on south end of Fort McMurray. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://t.co/6o1aMiE9Qb">pic.twitter.com/6o1aMiE9Qb</a>
—@TerryReithCBCPics from my parents trying to make their way out of the chaos that is Fort McMurray. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YMM?src=hash">#YMM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://t.co/yzmHhEOTzV">pic.twitter.com/yzmHhEOTzV</a>
—@mikegulsethWe had to run from our home with nothing. Had to abandon our car. Our neighbours picked us up. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> we are out of Abasand!
—@JHauk84"<a href="https://twitter.com/timsbits">@timsbits</a>: RT <a href="https://twitter.com/saskboy">@saskboy</a>: RT <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidFiest">@ReidFiest</a>: We're getting out. Fire seems to be crossing Highway 63. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/YMM?src=hash">#YMM</a> <a href="https://t.co/w16ZkQaqLN">pic.twitter.com/w16ZkQaqLN</a>"
—@RobRafuseMy cousin's house has burnt to the ground in the fire in Fort McMurray, sick to my stomach.
—@kaddleGridlock traffic in ymm. Lots of sirens. Hot weather and wind has clearly whipped up fire <a href="https://t.co/KGIDrpxAZJ">pic.twitter.com/KGIDrpxAZJ</a>
—@briarstewartNow a wall of flame along highway 63. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://t.co/geObPv6wqK">pic.twitter.com/geObPv6wqK</a>
—@TerryReithCBCYou can hearing popping signs like there are explosions. Flames appear to be right along side highway <a href="https://t.co/BUHH6OxWId">pic.twitter.com/BUHH6OxWId</a>
—@briarstewartScene at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> mall downtown. They were just told to shut doors & let ppl go home to get ready for poss evac. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://t.co/PlbZ3aa5pu">pic.twitter.com/PlbZ3aa5pu</a>
—@warnicamFort McMurray fires now being whipped up by winds. New evacuation notices in place <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cbc?src=hash">#cbc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfires?src=hash">#ymmfires</a> <a href="https://t.co/bT9txgarGp">pic.twitter.com/bT9txgarGp</a>
—@TerryReithCBCMassive traffic jam in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> as people in the Abasand area flee homes and schools. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ctvedmonton">@ctvedmonton</a> <a href="https://t.co/UVzXsR3mCd">pic.twitter.com/UVzXsR3mCd</a>
—@JSJamatoPoliticians have been reacting and offering help.
Our thoughts are with everyone effected by this fire. Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/AB_EmergAlert">@AB_EmergAlert</a> for updates. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a> <a href="https://t.co/t1f6e60VEr">https://t.co/t1f6e60VEr</a>
—@RachelNotleyTonight I spoke with Premier Notley and offered our governmentās support to the people of Fort McMurray. We stand ready to help. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a>
—@JustinTrudeauOur head of emerg mgmt has reached out to counterpart in Alberta to see if SK can help. Our thoughts & prayers are w/ people of Ft McMurray.
—@PremierBradWallStatement on wildfire situation in Fort McMurray <a href="https://t.co/3aaSX3Wzjr">https://t.co/3aaSX3Wzjr</a>
—@RalphGoodaleBut some politicians wereĀ having their own struggles as well, including the leader of the Wildrose Party of Alberta and MLA for Fort McMurray-Conklin.
If you are still in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> PLEASE evacuate.<br>Follow the evacuation orders. Lives are more important than things. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a>
—@BrianJeanWRP<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Hwy63?src=hash">#Hwy63</a> south as busy as Iāve ever seen it. Be safe. Lights on. Donāt pass. Please be safe <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymm?src=hash">#ymm</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ymmfire?src=hash">#ymmfire</a>
—@BrianJeanWRP