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Fort McMurray, Alberta
Joined December 2010
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@RMWoodBuffalo
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8 years
May 5 - 10:50 p.m. A brief message from Darby Allen #ymmfire
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It was only for a few minutes but the sight of rain has never been so good #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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We have successfully evacuated 88,000 people with no reports of injuries or casualties so far #ymmfire
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Thank you to our first responders #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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Time for some good news - firefighting efforts to save the water treatment plant have been successful! #ymmfire
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We are here. We are Strong. Safe-Resilient-Together. Welcome Home #ymmstrong
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May 10, 9:50 p.m - A message from Darby Allen #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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Just received an update that the CanWest Propane fire has been extinguished. Heroic efforts from fire crews #ymmfire
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No words, thank you Rex Murphy - this is beautiful #ymmfire
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A message from Darby Allen - May 6, 6 p.m. #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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A message from Darby Allen to the Wood Buffalo community - May 7, 8:40 p.m. #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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#ymm firefighters are getting their first break since the #FortMacFire began a week ago after being relieved by reinforcements #ymmfire
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Fire crews are staging at MacDonald Island - can’t thank these people enough #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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I will not be able to to update for approx. 2.5 hours. Stay safe, hug a loved one. Come together as a community #ymmfire
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May 7 - 12 p.m: A message from Darby Allan #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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Wildfire Update - May 4, 4 a.m. Residential damage assessment (approximate) #ymmfire #ymm
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I've been asked to pass on that our firefighters would like to thank everyone who has offered food but they're being well fed #ymmfire
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We're working 24/7 to get everything ready for you to come home asap. Thank you for your patience. #ymm #ymmfire
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I'm providing as much detail as I can re: fire/neighbourhood/street as I can. Please be patient, we're doing our absolute best. #ymmfire
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May 8, 9:55 p.m. - A message from Darby Allen #ymmfire
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Signing off - just want to say everyone working up here appreciates all the support you're sending - will resume updates 8am #ymmfire
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Critical - please share - May 4, 4:30 p.m. #ymmfire
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Please keep the first responders that are continuing to work to save our region in your thoughts tonight #ymm
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Evacuated residents are asked to email wildfire @rmwb .ca with their name, location and confirmation of safety. #YMM #YMMFire
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Good news - we received approximately 2mm of rain overnight #ymmfire
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We’re being fully briefed in on the overnight situation at 8:30am, we’ll update as soon as the briefing is complete.
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May 11, 9:30 p.m. - A message from Darby Allen #ymmfire #fortmacfire
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Evacuation Notice - May 3, 6:20 p.m. #ymm #ymmfire #fortmcmurray
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Wildfire Update - May 5, 8:30 a.m. #ymmfire
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Thankful for the kind words from Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Francis. #ymm #ymmfire #ymmstrong
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. @Frtmacintheface The oil industry is putting forward a MASSIVE effort to help with evacuees - enough good things can't be said #ymmfire
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@RMWoodBuffalo
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The motion introduced by Mayor Scott reads: THAT the Municipality provide notice to Alberta Health Services that the RMWB 911 Emergency Communications Centre will no longer transfer the 911 calls to the AHS Provincial Dispatch Centre. #ymm #rmwb
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Wildfire Update - May 4, 7:15 p.m. #ymmfire
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Wildfire Update - 10:30 p.m. #ymm #ymmfire
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. @RCMPAlberta RT @SarahDaniels713 : can you pass on the message to the police force that they're doing great/their families are so proud?
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Wildfire Update - May 4, 5:40 p.m. #ymmfire #ymm
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Wildfire Update - May 5, 5:15 p.m. #ymmfire
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Thank you to the first responders, emergency management staff, volunteers, industry partners & community organizations who are currently awake and continue to support those in need. Stay strong. Stay Smart. Stay safe. #rmwb #ymm
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We are here. We are strong. #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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Can't express the feeling of coming in and seeing Fire Hall 5/Prairie Creek undamaged #ymmfire
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Wildfire Update – May 5, 9:20 p.m. #ymmfire
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Please be patient with updates - just evac'd almost 900 people and drove 2.5 hours, we're doing the best we can #ymmfire
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The water treatment plant team put this up last night - our community is amazing #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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Can't begin to express how amazing people are - sent out a tweet asking for help for someone and offers came flooding in instantly #ymmfire
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Good news - All Anzac and Gregoire Lake Estates residents successfully evacuated #ymmfire
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Wildfire Update: May 4, 12:30 p.m. #ymmfire
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Thank you to everyone helping out at the info centres; you’re amazing and we couldn’t do it without you #ymmstrong
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Mandatory Evacuation Order - May 4, 9:50 p.m.
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Take comfort tonight knowing that your friends and family are safe. Signing off for tonight - will resume updates by 8 a.m. #ymmfire
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We're evacuating our REOC and heading to Lac La Biche to reset. I'll provide further updates after arrival #ymmfire
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Signing off for the night - we’ll post any urgent updates. Remember, #ymm - we’re resilient and will get through this together #ymmfire
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Convoy heading south on Hwy. 63. Shot from north side of Hospital St. #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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Reminder - the re-entry plan (including estimated date of return) will be announced within the next week and a half. #ymm #ymmfire
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Unless in imminent danger, evacuees who are stranded on Highway 63 should stay put. Police will be patrolling the hwy with gas cans.
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Evacuee Update - May 6, 9:25 a.m. #ymmfire
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Wildfire Update - May 6, 11:55 a.m. #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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Over the last year it’s become very clear that we are not alone – the rest of Canada has been firmly behind us. Thank you Canada #RMWB
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1200-1400 vehicles have already passed through Fort McMurray on their way south - will continue as conditions permit #ymm #ymmfire
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After temporarily rerouting south, we're happy to report that 911 operations are back up & running in #ymm . #ymmfire
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IMPORTANT: The Re-Entry Information Booklet is posted PDF: Webpage: #ymmfire
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Back up - will provide status updates as soon as they become available #ymmfire
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Darby Allen is addressing the EOC; the team continues to work around the clock #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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@RMWoodBuffalo
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News Release: Evacuation Orders lifted for Fort McMurray - Evacuees may now return home. Click the link for more. #ymm #rmwb
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Evacuees looking for help for their pet can find info here: Get support finding pets and foster homes. #ymmfire
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1,000+ firefighters, 134 pieces of heavy equipment, 39 helicopters, and 11 air tankers working on the #ymmfire . #ymm #fortmacfire
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Fire is an est. 241,457 hectares, 13 km from Sask. border, 700+ firefighters, 134 pieces of heavy equipment, 37 helis/13 tankers #ymmfire
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If you have a pet waiting for you at home in Fort McMurray, visit this link to sign-up for pet rescue #YMM #YMMFire
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REOC staff are returning north to the Fire Hall 5 location - updates will resume in approx. 2.5 to 3 hours #ymmfire
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This #CanadaDay we say thanks to all Canadians for their incredible generosity and support. #ymmstrong #ymm
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Darby Allen is speaking with @JustinTrudeau at the REOC #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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May 10, 6.36p.m. Evacuation Alert: Fort McMurray, Saprae Creek Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek residents should be ready to leave on short notice. An Evacuation Alert has been issued for Fort McMurray and Saprae Creek, due to nearby wildfire, MWF-017. If you are in Fort
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Thanks @SHAQ ! Passing this on to our first responders RT @RedDeerFire : @RMWoodBuffalo
@calgaryherald
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8 years
Video: Shaquille O'Neal thanks Fort McMurray firefighters
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Wildfire Update - May 3, 9:15 p.m. #ymm #ymmfire
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Signing off for the evening. Stay safe #ymm , and pray for rain #ymmfire
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Join us as we thank our dedicated team at Public Works who have been working long hours through tough conditions. Thank you for evacuating residents, pumping flooded areas, constructing access roads, making & distributing sandbags & much more. You truly are our everyday heroes!
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We’ve received incredible support from across the world. Here are messages from @redcrosscanada donors. #rmwb #ymm
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Evacuees who are north of Fort McMurray: Stay north - you're safe and we're working on making things better for you #ymmfire #ymm
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Signing off w/ a smoky night here in #ymm . Just one reason why it's not safe for residents to return #ymmfire
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There are approximately 250 firefighters on the ground right now #ymmfire
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Just spoke to him MT @krissmfhc : PLEASE let my best friend back up!! he has worked so hard for his business
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Don't forget to confirm your registration with @RedCrossAB by 11:59 p.m. tonight (May 9) #ymmfire #FortMacFire
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RT @sleechad : @RCMP often overlooked equal heroes last week. They were lions. Calmly evac 90k pull 48hr no sleep. Thank you!
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. @BeeWhit3 @BAYNEWS9DESK The endless compassion, spirit and resilience of our community, province and country.
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Priority 1) Getting everyone out of immediate danger Priority 2) We're working with partners for accommodations #ymm #ymmfire
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(May 11, 7:30 p.m.) MWF-017 Update The wildfire remains about 16 kilometres southwest of Fort McMurray. It showed active fire behavior today and grew to the southeast. As evening progresses, cooler temperatures are expected to slow wildfire behavior. Operations will continue
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This motion has passed unanimously. #ymm #rmwb
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8 years
LIVE on #Periscope : Darby Allen update: May 12, 1:30 p.m.
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Our thoughts are with the people of #Gatlinburg during this challenging time. Stay strong. #GatlinburgStrong #ymmstrong #rmwb #ymm
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We're working hard to get #ymm ready for you, but it's NOT safe for residents to come back yet. Stay safe, we'll get through this. #ymmfire
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Wildfire update, May 16, 5 p.m. - Workers north of #ymm under controlled precautionary evacuation #ymmfire
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Most recent reports show no active structure fires in Thickwood, Wood Buffalo, Timberlea. This info current as of 1:40 a.m. MT #YMMFire #YMM
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Critical Message: Evacuees north of #fortmcmurray must stay where they are and shelter in place. We cannot stress this enough. #ymmfire
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Until further notice, curbside fridges and freezers will be collected daily until 3 pm. Pls DO NOT put them outside after 3 pm #ymm #ymmfire
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@RMWoodBuffalo
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4 months
The status of Wildfire MWF-017 has been changed to "Being Held". This means the wildfire is not anticipated to grow past expected boundaries. This is good news. This change of status signifies that the risk of this wildfire growing towards the community and important
@AlbertaWildfire
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4 months
Firefighters and heavy equipment operators have been able to take advantage of the recent rain to make excellent progress on containing wildfire MWF017, south of Fort McMurray. We are happy to share that this wildfire is now being held. For more info:
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Wildfire update, May 3 - 11:30 p.m. #ymm #ymmfire #fortmcmurray
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