Fort McMurray Fire
On Tuesday May 3rd a wildfire sparked up in Fort McMurray, Alberta resulting in the entire town being placed under mandatory evacuation. More than 100,000 residents of the city and surrounding region were evacuated. The fire is set to be the largest natural disaster that Canada has ever experienced. As of Monday May 9th the fire is still raging and headed in new directions. According to The Globe and Mail, cooler temperatures are expected to help keep the fire under control – yet it will still take months to fully extinguish.
The entire country is spreading awareness and asking the world to donate to the Red Cross in support of all Fort McMurray residents. The country music community is also sending prayers, making donations, and offering to support with a music benefit.
Terri Clark, Gord Bamford, and Jason Blaine have all Tweeted offering their support.
@sassnu @BrettKissel @gordbamford @paulbrandt @EmersonDrive @jasonblaine I would do it if someone can pull one together !
— Terri Clark (@TerriClarkMusic) May 8, 2016
@TerriClarkMusic @sassnu @BrettKissel @gordbamford @paulbrandt @EmersonDrive Pls keep me posted, would love to help! #PrayForFortMcMurray
— JASON BLAINE (@jasonblaine) May 9, 2016
Blackjack Billy asks that you help if you can.
Fort McMurray Alberta will be the worst disaster in Canadian history. If you want to help you can right here. https://t.co/RRAyP9gDfy
— Blackjack Billy (@Blackjack_Billy) May 6, 2016
PEI is throwing a Fundraiser.
#FortNightPEI – Fort McMurray Fundraiser -May 13th at @PEIBrew – 100 % proceeds to @redcrosscanada #pei https://t.co/BU2LxClDRN
— CavendishBeachMusic (@CavendishFest) May 6, 2016
And much of the country music community are sending prayers.
Residents of Fort McMurray, We know that we can’t replace what you’ve left behind, but we welcome you to feel at home in our community.
— Big Valley Jamboree (@theBVJ) May 6, 2016
Thinking about everyone in Fort McMurray tonight 💔💪🏼🇨🇦 https://t.co/F30hubhw73
— Kira Isabella (@kira_isabella) May 6, 2016
Tough times don’t last. Tough people do. And the toughest are from #FortMcMurray. pic.twitter.com/DFxiG63wi6
— BRETT KISSEL (@BrettKissel) May 5, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the wildfires. #AlbertaStrong Stay safe everyone!
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) May 8, 2016
Fort McMurrey is breaking my heart right now :( praying for rain & these poor displaced people
— Madeline Merlo (@madelinemerlo) May 6, 2016
Pray for Fort McMurray. pic.twitter.com/bZlt8uuvsP
— HIGH VALLEY (@HIGHVALLEY) May 4, 2016
Can’t stop thinking about the #ymmfire and all the good people of Ft McMurray. We take our health and safety for granted! #PrayForFortMac
— HIGH VALLEY (@HIGHVALLEY) May 4, 2016
Thinking of you #FortMcMurray.
— Tim Hicks (@timhicksmusic) May 4, 2016
