Alberta Wildfires 2016 CS Flashcards
1
Q
When did the Alberta wildfires occur
A
May 2016
2
Q
What was the death toll
A
0 deaths
3
Q
what caused the fire
A
Conditions were extremely unfavourable
temperatures soared, very low humidity
4
Q
What areas were affected
A
Fort Mcmurray
Edmonton
Calgary
600,000 hectares burnt
5
Q
What were the impacts of the wildfire
A
2,400 homes destroyed
2000 residents were displaced
Millions of tonnes of CO2 released
47 millions barrels of oil lost
6
Q
What were the responses to the wildfire
A
Evacuation of 90,000 residents
received support from neighbouring states
evacuees given $1250 per adult
Received donations in excess of $50 million
rebuilding fund was added
South Africa sent over 301 firefighters
