2016 Fort McMurray Wildfire, Wildfire in Alberta, Canada
The 2016 Fort McMurray Wildfire was a catastrophic natural disaster.
It was the costliest disaster in Canadian history with damages estimated at C$9.9 billion.
The event highlighted issues of climate change and its impact on Canadian forests.
More than 88,000 people were evacuated during the wildfire.
The fire ignited on May 1, 2016, and was brought under control on July 5.
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