Fort McMurray fire: Islanders share their photos of the flames
Fort McMurray has been evacuated as a large wildfire tears through the city, displacing tens of thousands of people, including many Islanders who are living and working out West.
Islanders share pictures as city is evacuated
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Fort McMurray has been evacuated as a large wildfire tears through the city, displacing tens of thousands of people, including many Islanders who are living and working out West.
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCPEI">@CBCPEI</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/islandmorning">@islandmorning</a> never seen anything like this in my life 😢 <a href="https://t.co/21ylrrppia">pic.twitter.com/21ylrrppia</a>
—@scomeau83
Since the fire began, Islanders have been sharing their photos of the blaze and eventual evacuation on social media.
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- LIVE BLOG: Updates on the Fort McMurray wildfires
- What you need to know if you're in the Fort McMurray area
Are you an Islander in Fort McMurray? You can share your photos with us through a direct message on the CBC Prince Edward Island Facebook page, tag us on Instagram @CBCPEI or you can tweet us @CBCPEI.
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