The largest mass evacuation in Alberta history has just happened due to raging wildfires that have destroyed much of the northern Alberta town of Slave Lake. Thousands of residents are desperate to know of the situations of their homes, since at least 7,000 people have been reported to be forced from their homes as the firemen are struggling against destructive flames, which are even more dangerous that they seem due to the high winds that spreads these fire quickly. Winds reached 100 kilometers per hour, which helped the fire spread very quickly, leaving much of the town destroyed within only an hour. Many necessities such as blankets and cots were provided to those that have been forced from their homes, and also makeshift hospitals set up for those that need medical attention. Although the government has done a very good job so far of dealing with this issue, there is no end to be seen of this disaster.I believe that the government did a great job of comforting the people and providing them with their basic needs to pass the time. There is not much more that can be done as the fires are still raging, and there is no set date of when the fires will be extinguished completely. The CTV news channel has already reported that about 40$ of the town has been burned, therefore there really is not much hope for these citizens to still be able to go back to their homes. I believe that the government has done all they can, and will continue to do all they can to limit the effects of this disaster, and also to treat and provide food and shelter for those that are in need.
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