A wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta, which has led to the evacuation of thousands of residents, was contained on Thursday due to rain and cooler temperatures in the area. The blaze, covering 200 square kilometers (77 square miles), is the only designated out-of-control fire in the province. Despite remaining uncontrolled, the fire did not grow overnight.
Alberta provincial wildfire information officers mentioned that while most parts of the province experienced rain and cooler weather, the northern region, including Fort McMurray, is expected to remain dry and warm. The fire is currently situated approximately 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from the southwest outskirts of the city and less than five kilometers (3 miles) from the main highway south.
