Heavy rain overnight brought much-needed relief to firefighters battling a wildfire near Fort McMurray, Canada’s oil sands capital. Local officials say the weather has created a 'golden window' to contain the blaze – though they warn the fight isn’t over yet.
Over 5.5 km of containment lines are being built near the city’s outskirts as crews race to protect critical infrastructure. While 43 other Alberta wildfires are under control, this remains the sole 'out of control' fire – a reminder of 2016’s catastrophic blaze that displaced 90,000 people.
\"Rain helps, but one spark could change everything,\" cautioned wildfire officer Josee St-Onge. More wet weather is forecast, but energy analysts warn 2.1 million barrels/day of oil sands output could be at risk if flames spread.
Fort McMurray produces most of Canada’s oil, making this battle crucial for both residents and global markets. Stay tuned for updates!
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