Perilous Conditions on Evacuation Route From Fort McMurray Wildfire

The entire population of Fort McMurray, Alberta, known for its massive oil sands deposits, was evacuated on May 4 as an out-of-control wildfire burned. Authorities reported 88,000 people departed the town without injury, and videos from the scene show roads clogged with traffic and fires burning on the verges. Erica Decker shared this video on Wednesday morning from her driveway, as she was being evacuated.

Local media reported the fire had grown to 24,700 acres. Additionally, authorities reported 1,600 buildings had been destroyed by the fire. Credit: Facebook/Erica Decker