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Canada wildfire moves into Saskatchewan, but little risk to mines, farms

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A Canadian wildfire has moved from oil-rich Alberta province into Saskatchewan province, though that province's fertile farms and lucrative mines are tucked far away from the blaze's path. The fire in northern Alberta hit the town of Fort McMurray in early May, forcing widespread evacuations and triggering a prolonged energy shutdown. Rain and wind on Friday were helping to beat flames back from oil sands facilities.
 
 
 
 
 

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