One year after facing the most ferocious natural disaster in Canadian history, Fort McMurray, Alta. is on its way to being rebuilt. The difference between the flame-engulfed hellscapes seen shortly after the wildfire began and the restoration happening in 2017 is stark. See Fort McMurray’s progress for yourself. Drag or swipe the sliders below to compare images from then and now.
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