In Pictures: Inferno rages on in Canadian city of Fort McMurray

Smoke and fire. Authorities have warned local residents of the monstrous blaze that is engulfing the city of Fort McMurray as more than 80,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Smoke continues to billow all around the city as flames eat away at buildings and trees. 250 firefighters along with nine air tankers and a dozen helicopters are currently battling the massive wildfire.

Updated
May 07, 2016, 12:54 PM
Published
May 06, 2016, 09:00 AM
Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees lie on cots at a hockey rink in Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada, on May 5, 2016. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
Wildfire evacuees look through donations at a community center in Alberta, Canada, on May 5, 2016. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
A woman picks through donated clothing and goods at a makeshift evacuee center in Lac la Biche, Alberta, on May 5, 2016. PHOTO: AFP
Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers wear masks to protect themselves from smoke while directing traffic in Alberta, Canada, on May 5, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
Fort McMurray wildfire evacuee A.J. Rosenthal carries a can of gas for his generator in Plamondon, Alberta, Canada, on May 5, 2016. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
A volunteer carries her daughter while cleaning cots for wildfire evacuees at a hockey rink in Lac La Biche, Alberta, Canada, on May 5, 2016. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
A truck drives on a highway as a wildfire burns south of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, on May 4, 2016. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
A massive wildfire raging near Anzac, a hamlet 48km southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, on May 4, 2016. PHOTO: EPA
A massive wildfire raging near Anzac, a hamlet 48km southwest of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, on May 4, 2016. PHOTO: EPA
A Canadian Joint Operations Command aerial photo shows wildfires near Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada on May 4, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A Mountie surveys the damage on a street in Fort McMurray in this image posted on social media, on May 4, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A Canadian Joint Operations Command aerial photo shows wildfires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada, released on May 5, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
A wildfire raging through the town of Fort McMurray, Canada, on May 3, 2016. PHOTO: EPA
The wildfire at Fort McMurray, Canada is seen along highway 63. PHOTO: REUTERS
Flames rise at an Industrial area south of Fort McMurray, Alberta Canada. PHOTO: REUTERS
Members of the 417 Combat Support Squadron prepare to depart for Fort McMurray as part of Operation LENTUS 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
Vehicles drive away from Fort McMurray as winds pick up and smoke begins to darken just south of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. PHOTO: REUTERS
Vehicles drive away from Fort McMurray as winds pick up and smoke begins to darken, just south of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada. PHOTO: REUTERS
A helicopter flies past thick smoke while battling a major forest fire outside of Fort McMurray. PHOTO: REUTERS
A helicopter flies into thick smoke while battling a major forest fire outside of Fort McMurray. PHOTO: REUTERS
An aerial view from the helicopter of Alberta Premier Rachel Notley shows smoke rising from raging wildfires. PHOTO: REUTERS
Evacuees from the Fort McMurray wildfire line-up at the gate of The Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. PHOTO: REUTERS
Fort McMurray residents rest at a community centre in Anzac, Alberta after being evacuated. PHOTO: REUTERS
Wendy Tremblay, resident of Conklin, Alta., prepares cots for residents of Fort McMurray. PHOTO: REUTERS
Residents of Fort McMurray line-up outside a grocery store after they were ordered to evacuate due to the raging wildfire, in Anzac, Alberta, Canada.
 PHOTO: REUTERS
Fort McMurray residents rest at a community centre in Anzac, Alberta after being evacuated. PHOTO: REUTERS
Fort McMurray resident Crystal Maltais buckles in her daughter, Mckennah Stapley, as they prepare to leave Conklin, Alberta. PHOTO: REUTERS
Fort McMurray residents are seen at a community centre in Anzac, Alberta after being evacuated. PHOTO: REUTERS
A Fort McMurray resident sleeps in the community of Anzac, Alberta after being evacuated.
 PHOTO: REUTERS
Rhonda Kossey looks after her three dogs, Elmo, Gizmo, and, Lacey while staying at the Anzac Community Centre. PHOTO: REUTERS
Full time guitar teacher Justin Ferrari relaxes on a beach south of Fort McMurray after being evacuated due to the raging wildfire. PHOTO: REUTERS
Police officers standing in heavy smoke at a road block on Highway 63 near Fort McMurray on May 6. PHOTO: AFP
A plane dumping water on the wildfires near Fort McMurray on May 6. PHOTO: REUTERS
A police vehicle (right) escorting evacuees on Highway 63 near Anzac, Canada, on May 6. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
Two police officers wearing gas masks in the smoke from the wildfires near Fort McMurray on May 6. PHOTO: REUTERS
A plane dumping fire retardant on wildfires near Fort McMurray on May 6. PHOTO: REUTERS
People waiting at a roadblock as smoke rises from wildfires near Fort McMurray on May 6. PHOTO: REUTERS
A wildfire burning near Highway 63, south of Fort McMurray, on May 6. PHOTO: REUTERS
Clieo Wendel holds a petrol can as she helps her family pack a trailer in Wandering River, Canada, on May 6. PHOTO: REUTERS
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