Residents begin returning to fire damaged Canadian oil city
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Alberta's Premier says a phased return of more than 80,000 residents of the fire-damaged oil sands city Fort McMurray will begin Wednesday as planned.
Rachel Notley said in a statement Tuesday that the wildfire is no longer an imminent threat to the city and critical infrastructure has been repaired. The massive wildfire destroyed about 2,400 structures almost a month ago in Fort McMurray but 90 percent of the city remains intact. Residents of three neighborhoods won't be able to return because of environmental concerns.
A boil water advisory remains in effect and many businesses will not be open. Notley urged residents to bring food, water and any other supplies needed for the next two weeks.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Schools will not be reopened until September.