2016 Alberta Wildfire,canada

Question 1

What caused for an unseasonably warm and dry month in central Canada ?

Answer 1

A natural EL Nino cycle

Question 2

How many buildings were destroyed ?

Answer 2

2400 buildings

Question 3

How many residents were rapidly evacuated ?

Answer 3

88,000 residents

Question 4

What environmental impacts did this have

Answer 4

Ash washed into rivers causing for more water pollution and contamination of aquatic wildlife

Destruction of ecosystems

Death/loss of wildlife and habitats

Several million tonnes of co2 and other toxins released into the atmosphere.

Question 5

What impact did the shutting down of the shell operation cause for the economy ?

Answer 5

1 billion Canadian American dollars

Question 6

How much did the wildfire cost the Canadians in total ?

Answer 6

9 billion Canadian dollars

Question 7

How much money did the residents get in compensations for the damages ?

Answer 7

Up to CAN$1250 per adult