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But record-breaking heat, dry conditions and lightning strikes are keeping communities and emergency workers vigilant as nearly 80 per cent of land burned by wildfires this year have been in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo.
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Just after 3 p.m. Wednesday, residents of the First Nation were told to begin packing essential items in case an evacuation order was made. The nearby PetroCanada saw many people make a run on gas, food and other essential items. Josh Kaskamin, who lives on the reserve, said the day brought back memories of the 2016 Horse River Wildfire.