FORT MCMURRAY, ALTA.—Firefighter Mark Stephenson says he can’t drive through Fort McMurray without being brought back to May 2016. Read more: A year after fires, Fort McMurray has come a long wayArticle Continued BelowFort McMurray wildfire has finally been extinguished after 15 months Fort McMurray homes being rebuilt faster than expected, report says Stephenson had hoped that by this Christmas, he, his wife and their two young children would be settled into the house they’re rebuilding. There are some people out here who are still hurting.” The debris has been cleared and vacant lots are gradually being filled with new homes in Fort McMurray. Aerial footage shot in May 2016, shows the devastation a wildfire caused to Fort McMurray, Alberta. “Fort McMurray is resilient, but tired.” The regional municipality, which includes the city of Fort McMurray and surrounding communities, estimates its permanent population at 75,000 to 77,600.

Source: thestar December 18, 2017 19:07 UTC