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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/15424245

A highway camera photo shows traffic in FortMcMurray jammed in the southbound lane of Highway 63 on the north side of the Athabasca River. The image was captured at 3:11 p.m. MT, about an hour after an evacuation order was issued for four neighbourhoods. (511 Alberta)

Evacuation order issued as wildfire threatening Fort McMurray draws closer https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/alberta-wildfire-grande-prairie-fort-mcmurray-1.7203695

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[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What I don't understand is why haven't the police or anyone else diverted traffic so that only one way traffic is allowed on those other two bridges for increasing evacuation volume and speed? I'm sure there's a reason, I'm just unfamiliar with the location. I don't know if that reason is good though.

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I live in Florida and what you're suggesting happens all of the time during impending major hurricanes. Seems like a lost opportunity in the photo. Wonder why they didn't do that too.

[–] Mongostein@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Because having life-threatening wildfires wasn’t a regular occurrence in Canada until recently.

[–] Professorozone@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So maybe they'll learn since it seems this won't be going away soon.

[–] Mongostein@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

Let’s hope so