Wildfires Case Studies

Question 1

Fort McMurray Wildfire key facts

Answer 1

May 2016
Dry vegetation and High temps
Fort McMurray Alberta
CANADA
HIC

Question 2

Fort McMurray Wildfire Primary Impacts

Answer 2

No deaths
90,000 evacuated
2,400 buildings destroyed
Power lines damaged
Air quality worsened

Question 3

Fort McMurray Wildfire Secondary Impacts

Answer 3

$9B damage
Job losses
Mental Health issues
Environmental damage
Rebuilding took years, as did recovery

Question 4

Fort McMurray Wildfire Short term responses

Answer 4

Mass evacuation
Canadian armed forces fight fire
Red cross raise $300M in donations
Government provide financial support
Firefighting aircraft water bombers

Question 5

Fort McMurray Wildfire long Term Responses

Answer 5

Rebuilding homes and infrastructure
Improved emergency plans
Better prevention strategies
Mental health support
New building codes to reduce future fire risks