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Wildfire as an increasingly common natural disaster facing Canada: understanding the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire

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  • Aaida A. Mamuji

    (York University)

  • Jack L. Rozdilsky

    (York University)

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On May 3, 2016, a wildfire swept into the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta. This natural disaster was significant in both its scale and impact, as the fire prompted a sudden onset evacuation of 88,000 persons. As we reflect on the 150th Commemoration of Canada’s confederation, this 2016 natural disaster ranks as Canada’s most costly disaster. The fire resulted in over $3.5 billion in insured losses. Approximately 2400 buildings were destroyed. In looking towards the future, climate change impacts are expected to cause wildfires that will be progressively worse. This paper explores the Fort McMurray wildfire through the lens of the four pillars of emergency management: response, recovery, mitigation, and preparedness. By exploring aspects of Canada’s most recent mass evacuation, the country can better ready itself for a future where fire will be one of the primary natural disasters reshaping Canadian landscapes.

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  • Aaida A. Mamuji & Jack L. Rozdilsky, 2019. "Wildfire as an increasingly common natural disaster facing Canada: understanding the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 98(1), pages 163-180, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nathaz:v:98:y:2019:i:1:d:10.1007_s11069-018-3488-4
    DOI: 10.1007/s11069-018-3488-4
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    1. Saulo Folharini & António Vieira & António Bento-Gonçalves & Sara Silva & Tiago Marques & Jorge Novais, 2023. "Bibliometric Analysis on Wildfires and Protected Areas," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(11), pages 1-17, May.

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