The scale of the Fort McMurray fires is unbelievable. I can't even imagine trying to drive away from this:
Picture from Reddit.
Worst of all, I know there were pets that weren't able to be rescued and this just crumples my heart (as I type this Hachi is sleeping peacefully on his dog bed). That is truly one of my worst worst nightmares - not being able to save my pet in a situation like that. I would've lost my mind.
It might've been a blessing in disguise that there aren't as many workers at the camps due to the low oil prices. At least evacuees were able to take refuge at the work camps. Despite being called "camps" these facilities can be quite nice. I've stayed in one with a huge cafeteria and gyms (including a separate women-only gym) and a huge game room and movie room. Now it is probably housing not just parents but kids and pets too.
Even though I see stupid anti-oil-sands and anti-government comments about the fires, I'm extremely impressed with the warmth and kindness pouring out of not just Alberta but the whole country. Even at my office there are people opening their homes. The oil companies are housing evacuees in camps and flying them out. Businesses are giving away profits to help. Firefighters are risking their lives around the clock.
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