‘Ash, smoke and flames everywhere’: Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire | Page 3 | Unpublished
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Publication Date: May 1, 2026 - 08:53

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‘Ash, smoke and flames everywhere’: Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

May 1, 2026
The 2016 Fort McMurray wildfires left a mark on many people in the city. Here are some of their memories of the day the fire known as The Beast came to town.


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